British Thermal Units to Megawatt Hours: 1 BTU equals 2.93072e-7 MWh. To convert british thermal units to megawatt hours, multiply by 2.93072e-7 (MWh = BTU × 2.9307e-7). For example, 10 BTU = 2.93072e-6 MWh.
How to Convert British Thermal Units to Megawatt Hours
To convert from british thermal units to megawatt hours, multiply the value by 2.93072e-7. The conversion is linear, meaning doubling the input doubles the output.
Conversion Formula
- British Thermal Units to Megawatt Hours:
MWh = BTU × 2.9307e-7 - Megawatt Hours to British Thermal Units:
BTU = MWh ÷ 2.9307e-7
British Thermal Units to Megawatt Hours Conversion Chart
| British Thermal Units (BTU) | Megawatt Hours (MWh) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.93072e-8 |
| 0.25 | 7.32681e-8 |
| 0.5 | 1.46536e-7 |
| 1 | 2.93072e-7 |
| 2 | 5.86144e-7 |
| 3 | 8.79217e-7 |
| 5 | 1.46536e-6 |
| 10 | 2.93072e-6 |
| 20 | 5.86144e-6 |
| 25 | 7.32681e-6 |
| 50 | 1.46536e-5 |
| 100 | 2.93072e-5 |
| 250 | 7.32681e-5 |
| 1000 | 0.000293 |
Understanding the Units
What is a British Thermal Unit?
A British thermal unit (BTU) equals approximately 1,055.06 joules — the energy needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
Common contexts: HVAC, natural gas (US), heating systems.
What is a Megawatt Hour?
A megawatt-hour equals 1,000 kilowatt-hours, or 3.6 gigajoules.
Common contexts: utility-scale power, grid storage.