British Thermal Unit (BTU) to Kilojoule (kJ) Conversion
Convert british thermal unit (btu) to kilojoule (kj) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 British Thermal Unit (BTU) = 0 Kilojoule (kJ)
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About British Thermal Unit (BTU) to Kilojoule (kJ) Conversion
Converting from British Thermal Unit (BTU) to Kilojoule (kJ) is a common energy conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between british thermal unit (btu) and kilojoule (kj), 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.
Kilojoule (kJ)
Definition: A kilojoule (kJ) equals 1000 joules.
History: Developed as a more practical unit for food energy and everyday energy measurements.
Current use: Commonly used in nutrition labeling (outside US) and exercise physiology.
Details
- From: British Thermal Unit (BTU)
- To: Kilojoule (kJ)
- Formula: 1 BTU = 1.0550600000 kJ
- Example: 25 BTU = 26.3765000000 kJ
British Thermal Unit (BTU) to Kilojoule (kJ) Conversion Table
| British Thermal Unit (BTU) | Kilojoule (kJ) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0105506 |
| 0.1 | 0.105506 |
| 1 | 1.05506 |
| 2 | 2.11012 |
| 3 | 3.16518 |
| 5 | 5.2753 |
| 10 | 10.5506 |
| 20 | 21.1012 |
| 50 | 52.753 |
| 100 | 105.506 |
| 1000 | 1055.06 |