British Thermal Unit (BTU) to Joule (J) Conversion
Convert british thermal unit (btu) to joule (j) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 British Thermal Unit (BTU) = 0 Joule (J)
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About British Thermal Unit (BTU) to Joule (J) Conversion
Converting from British Thermal Unit (BTU) to Joule (J) is a common energy conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between british thermal unit (btu) and joule (j), providing instant results with high precision.
British Thermal Unit (BTU)
Definition: The British thermal unit (BTU) is defined as the heat required to raise 1 pound of water by 1°F (≈1055 joules).
History: Developed in the British engineering tradition during the Industrial Revolution.
Current use: Common in HVAC systems, power generation, and US appliance ratings.
Joule (J)
Definition: The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, defined as the work done by a force of one newton moving one meter.
History: Named after James Prescott Joule, established in 1889, adopted as SI unit in 1948.
Current use: Fundamental unit for all energy measurements in physics and engineering.
Details
- From: British Thermal Unit (BTU)
- To: Joule (J)
- Formula: 1 BTU = 1055.0600000000 J
- Example: 25 BTU = 26376.5000000000 J
British Thermal Unit (BTU) to Joule (J) Conversion Table
| British Thermal Unit (BTU) | Joule (J) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10.5506 |
| 0.1 | 105.506 |
| 1 | 1055.06 |
| 2 | 2110.12 |
| 3 | 3165.18 |
| 5 | 5275.3 |
| 10 | 10550.6 |
| 20 | 21101.2 |
| 50 | 52753 |
| 100 | 105506 |
| 1000 | 1055060 |