Convert BTU to Joules
1 BTU = 1055.06 J
Conversion Table
| BTU (BTU) | joules (J) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 527.53 |
| 1 | 1055.06 |
| 2 | 2110.12 |
| 5 | 5275.3 |
| 10 | 10550.6 |
| 25 | 26376.5 |
| 50 | 52753 |
| 100 | 105506 |
| 250 | 263765 |
| 500 | 527530 |
| 1000 | 1055060 |
How to Convert BTU to joules
To convert BTU to joules, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 BTU = 10550.6 J
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About BTU and joules
The Conversion Formula
To convert BTU to joules, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 BTU = 1055.06 J. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 BTU to joules: 25 × 1055.06 = 26376.5 J. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 1055.06, or equivalently multiply by 0.000947813.
About BTU
The British Thermal Unit (BTU) is the imperial counterpart to the calorie. It is the heat needed to raise 1 pound of water by 1°F. Despite its name, it is almost exclusively used in the United States today, particularly for heating (furnaces) and cooling (air conditioners). BTU are commonly used in AC unit ratings, Gas grills, Furnaces, and Water heaters, Propane tanks.
Burning a single wooden match releases about 1 BTU.
About joules
The Joule (J) is the standard unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). It is named after James Prescott Joule, who proved that heat is a form of energy. One Joule is the work done by a force of one Newton moving an object one meter. It is a small unit: lifting a small apple one meter takes about 1 Joule. joules are commonly used in Scientific research, Physics education, Electronics ratings, and Kinetic energy calculations, Work done.
The energy of a heartbeat is roughly 1 Joule.
When Would You Convert BTU to joules?
Converting between btu and joules is one of the most common energy conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 BTU = 1055.06 J) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.