HVAC calculations

BTU/h to kW Converter

Convert heating or cooling capacity from BTU per hour to kilowatts.

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BTU/h to kW Converter

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Formula

kW = BTU/h / 3412.142BTU/h = kW x 3412.142

Worked example

24000 BTU/h / 3412.142 ≈ 7.03 kW of thermal capacity.

Scope and interpretation

BTU/h is power; BTU alone is energy. Cooling capacity is not the appliance’s electrical input power.