Question 1

How do you convert kWh to BTU?

Accepted Answer

Multiply kWh by 3412.14. Example: 10 kWh = 34,121 BTU. Used comparing electrical vs gas heating.

Question 2

What is a BTU?

Accepted Answer

British Thermal Unit—energy to raise 1 lb of water by 1°F. Common in HVAC and heating industries.

Question 3

What's the difference between energy and power?

Accepted Answer

Energy (joules, kWh) is total work done. Power (watts) is energy per unit time. A 100W bulb for 10 hours = 1 kWh of energy.

Question 4

Why are there so many energy units?

Accepted Answer

Different fields developed their own: BTU for heating, calories for nutrition, joules for physics, kWh for electricity billing.

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