Joules to BTU

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

Joules (J)

BTU (BTU)

BTU

1 J = 0.0009 BTU

Full precision:0.00094781 BTU

Step-by-Step Solution

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

1 british thermal unit = 1055.06 joules

Since there are 1055.06 joules in every british thermal unit, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 1055.06 = 0.0009 btu

So 1 joules = 0.0009 btu.

✓Quick check: 0.0009 × 1055.06 = 1 joules

How to Convert Joules to BTU

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

BTU = Joules ÷ 1055.06

1 british thermal unit = 1055.06 joules

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

Example 1: 1 J = 0.0009 BTU
1 ÷ 1055.06 = 0.0009

Example 2: 5 J = 0.0047 BTU
5 ÷ 1055.06 = 0.0047

Example 3: 10 J = 0.0095 BTU
10 ÷ 1055.06 = 0.0095