BTU to Joules

Convert btu (BTU) to joules (J) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

BTU
J
1 BTU = 1055.06 J
Full precision:1055.06 J
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 btu to joules, we multiply by 1055.06 because one british thermal unit equals exactly 1055.06 joules.

1 british thermal unit = 1055.06 joules

Since each british thermal unit contains 1055.06 joules, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 1055.06 = 1055.06 joules

So 1 btu = 1055.06 joules.

Quick check: 1055.06 ÷ 1055.06 = 1 btu

How to Convert BTU to Joules

To convert btu to joules, multiply the value by 1055.06.

The Formula

Joules = BTU × 1055.06

Key Fact

1 british thermal unit = 1055.06 joules

Tip: To convert joules back to btu, divide by 1055.06.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 BTU = 1055.06 J
1 × 1055.06 = 1055.06
Example 2: 5 BTU = 5275.3 J
5 × 1055.06 = 5275.3
Example 3: 10 BTU = 10550.6 J
10 × 1055.06 = 10550.6

BTU to Joules Table

BTUJoules
1 BTU1055.06 J
2 BTU2110.12 J
5 BTU5275.3 J
10 BTU10550.6 J
20 BTU21101.2 J
25 BTU26376.5 J
50 BTU52753 J
100 BTU105506 J
250 BTU263765 J
500 BTU527530 J
1000 BTU1055060 J

1 British Thermal Unit in Other Units

Unit1 BTU =
BTU to Joules1055.06 J
BTU to Kilojoules1.0551 kJ
BTU to Megajoules0.0010551 MJ
BTU to Gigajoules0.00000106 GJ
BTU to Watt-hours0.29307 Wh
BTU to Kilowatt-hours0.00029307 kWh
BTU to Megawatt-hours2.9307e-7 MWh
BTU to Calories252.165 cal
BTU to Kilocalories0.25217 kcal
BTU to Therms0.00001 therm
BTU to Foot-pounds778.171 ft·lb
BTU to Electronvolts6.5852e+21 eV
BTU to Ergs1.0551e+10 erg

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