how many BTUs out put from 1500 watt electric heater

obiec · #1 (**permalink**) 01-21-2004

how many BTUs out put from 1500 watt electric heater. I heate my boat with an Electric heater but I am considering putting in a Diesel forced air, it is 9,800 on High.

DuaneIsing · #2 (**permalink**) 01-21-2004

obiec,

The straight conversion from Watts to Btu/hr is to multiply Watts by 3.4144. In the case of an electric resistance heater, I believe 100% efficiency is assumed, so you are getting a little over 5,000 BTU/hr.