Convert BTU/hr to Kilowatt hours

Phil_8

What is the conversion factor from BTU/hr to kilowat hours.

i.e. a 100,000 BTU/hr boiler is producing as much heat as an electric furnace element of how many kilowat hours?

Mike T., Swampeast MO

100,000 BTU is approximately 29.3 kwh

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geoboy

And the answer is...

One kilowatt is equivalent to 3,412 BTUs/hr. Therefore, an 80% efficient, a 100,000 BTU boiler would emit 80,000 BTUs to the load. Dividing by 3,412, this would be equivalent to a 23.45 KW electric source.

J.C.A._3

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Chris