UnitConBTU/hr to Watts Converter
Convert BTU per hour to watts for comparing air conditioner and furnace ratings with electrical power figures. US HVAC equipment is rated in BTU/hr, while heat pump efficiency (COP) is expressed in watts.
Formula
Multiply BTU per hour by 0.293071 to get watts. To reverse, divide watts by 0.293071 to get BTU/hr.
Quick reference
| BTU per Hour (BTU/h) | Watt (W) |
|---|---|
| 1000 | 293.0711 |
| 5000 | 1,465.355 |
| 8000 | 2,344.569 |
| 10000 | 2,930.711 |
| 12000 | 3,516.853 |
| 18000 | 5,275.279 |
| 24000 | 7,033.706 |
| 36000 | 10,550.56 |
| 60000 | 17,584.26 |
| 100000 | 29,307.11 |
About these units
BTU per Hour
The BTU per hour (BTU/h) emerged as the HVAC industry standard for expressing heating and cooling capacity in the United States. Air conditioners, furnaces, and water heaters are universally rated in BTU/h in American specifications.
Watt
The watt is the SI power unit. Electric heaters, heat pumps, and solar panels are rated in watts, creating the need for BTU/h-to-watt conversion when comparing thermal and electrical systems.