How to convert BTU per pound to kilowatt-hours per kilogram
kWh/kg = BTU/lb × 0.0006461111111Multiply the value in BTU per pound by 0.0006461111111. To go the other way, multiply by 1,547.72141 (or divide by 0.0006461111111).
A BTU per pound is smaller than a kilowatt-hour per kilogram: it takes 1,547.72141 BTU per pound to make one kilowatt-hour per kilogram.
Worked examples
- 1 BTU per pound1 BTU/lb × 0.0006461111111 = 0.0006461111111 kWh/kg
- 5 BTU per pound5 BTU/lb × 0.0006461111111 = 0.003230555556 kWh/kg
- 10 BTU per pound10 BTU/lb × 0.0006461111111 = 0.006461111111 kWh/kg
- 20 BTU per pound20 BTU/lb × 0.0006461111111 = 0.01292222222 kWh/kg
- 100 BTU per pound100 BTU/lb × 0.0006461111111 = 0.06461111111 kWh/kg
BTU per pound to kilowatt-hours per kilogram conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| BTU per pound (BTU/lb) | Kilowatt-hours per kilogram (kWh/kg) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 BTU/lb | 0.000064611111 kWh/kg |
| 0.25 BTU/lb | 0.00016152778 kWh/kg |
| 0.5 BTU/lb | 0.00032305556 kWh/kg |
| 1 BTU/lb | 0.00064611111 kWh/kg |
| 2 BTU/lb | 0.0012922222 kWh/kg |
| 3 BTU/lb | 0.0019383333 kWh/kg |
| 4 BTU/lb | 0.0025844444 kWh/kg |
| 5 BTU/lb | 0.0032305556 kWh/kg |
| 6 BTU/lb | 0.0038766667 kWh/kg |
| 7 BTU/lb | 0.0045227778 kWh/kg |
| 8 BTU/lb | 0.0051688889 kWh/kg |
| 9 BTU/lb | 0.005815 kWh/kg |
| 10 BTU/lb | 0.0064611111 kWh/kg |
| BTU per pound (BTU/lb) | Kilowatt-hours per kilogram (kWh/kg) |
|---|---|
| 12 BTU/lb | 0.0077533333 kWh/kg |
| 15 BTU/lb | 0.0096916667 kWh/kg |
| 20 BTU/lb | 0.012922222 kWh/kg |
| 25 BTU/lb | 0.016152778 kWh/kg |
| 30 BTU/lb | 0.019383333 kWh/kg |
| 40 BTU/lb | 0.025844444 kWh/kg |
| 50 BTU/lb | 0.032305556 kWh/kg |
| 75 BTU/lb | 0.048458333 kWh/kg |
| 100 BTU/lb | 0.064611111 kWh/kg |
| 250 BTU/lb | 0.16152778 kWh/kg |
| 500 BTU/lb | 0.32305556 kWh/kg |
| 1,000 BTU/lb | 0.64611111 kWh/kg |
About the units
BTU per pound (BTU/lb)
With the International Table BTU this is exactly 2,326 J/kg.
Kilowatt-hour per kilogram (kWh/kg)
The kilowatt-hour per kilogram (kWh/kg) is a unit of fuel efficiency by mass in the metric system. One kilowatt-hour per kilogram equals 3,600,000 joules per kilogram (J/kg).
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatt-hours per kilogram are in one BTU per pound?
There are 0.0006461111111 kilowatt-hours per kilogram in one BTU per pound, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert BTU per pound to kilowatt-hours per kilogram?
Multiply the number of BTU per pound by 0.0006461111111. For example, 10 BTU/lb × 0.0006461111111 = 0.006461111111 kWh/kg.
How many BTU per pound are in one kilowatt-hour per kilogram?
One kilowatt-hour per kilogram equals 1,547.72141 BTU per pound. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.0006461111111.
What is 10 BTU per pound in kilowatt-hours per kilogram?
10 BTU/lb = 0.006461111111 kWh/kg.
Is this BTU/lb to kWh/kg converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.