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Convert Joule to BTU (British Thermal Unit).
Input the value of joules below to convert instantly to btus with standard conversions, definitions, and equations.
How to Convert Joules to BTUs
To convert joule to btu (british thermal unit), we use the official conversion formulas. Below is the mathematical formula, plain-English explanation, and a worked example.
joule-to-btu-formula.py
# Mathematical Formula
Value in BTUs = Value in Joules × 0.000948
# Worked Example (5 J)
5 J × 0.000948 = 0.0047 BTU
What is a Joule?
Joule (J)
The base SI unit of energy, equal to work done by a force of one newton moving one meter.
What is a BTU (British Thermal Unit)?
BTU (British Thermal Unit) (BTU)
Traditional unit of heat, energy required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1°F.
Joule to BTU (British Thermal Unit) Conversion Table
| Joule (J) | BTU (British Thermal Unit) (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 1 J | 0.00095 BTU |
| 2 J | 0.0019 BTU |
| 3 J | 0.00284 BTU |
| 5 J | 0.00474 BTU |
| 10 J | 0.00948 BTU |
| 15 J | 0.01422 BTU |
| 20 J | 0.01896 BTU |
| 25 J | 0.0237 BTU |
| 50 J | 0.04739 BTU |
| 100 J | 0.09478 BTU |
| 250 J | 0.23695 BTU |
| 500 J | 0.47391 BTU |
| 1000 J | 0.94782 BTU |
BTU (British Thermal Unit) to Joule Conversion Table
| BTU (British Thermal Unit) (BTU) | Joule (J) |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU | 1055.05585 J |
| 2 BTU | 2110.1117 J |
| 3 BTU | 3165.16755 J |
| 5 BTU | 5275.27925 J |
| 10 BTU | 10550.5585 J |
| 15 BTU | 15825.83775 J |
| 20 BTU | 21101.117 J |
| 25 BTU | 26376.39625 J |
| 50 BTU | 52752.7925 J |
| 100 BTU | 105505.585 J |
| 250 BTU | 263763.9625 J |
| 500 BTU | 527527.925 J |
| 1000 BTU | 1055055.85 J |
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