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British thermal unit (IT) to Joule Converter
Use this page to convert british thermal unit (it) values into joule, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 BTU = 1,055.05585262 J
1 J = 0.000947817120313317 BTU
Example: 120 BTU = 126,606.7023144 J
British thermal unit (IT)
One BTU is the heat needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit under defined conditions.
History: It comes from older heating and steam engineering practice.
Current use: BTU is used in HVAC, heating, and appliance ratings.
Also written as BTU, btu, btus, British thermal units.
Joule
A joule is the work done by a force of one newton through one meter.
History: It is named after James Prescott Joule.
Current use: Joules are used in physics, engineering, and energy calculations.
Also written as J, joules.
British thermal unit (IT) to Joule table
| British thermal unit (IT) [BTU] | Joule [J] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 BTU | 10.5505585262 J |
| 0.1 BTU | 105.505585262 J |
| 1 BTU | 1,055.05585262 J |
| 2 BTU | 2,110.11170524 J |
| 5 BTU | 5,275.2792631 J |
| 10 BTU | 10,550.5585262 J |
| 20 BTU | 21,101.1170524 J |
| 50 BTU | 52,752.792631 J |
| 100 BTU | 105,505.585262 J |
Frequently asked questions
How many Joule (J) are in one British thermal unit (IT) (BTU)?
One British thermal unit (IT) equals 1,055.05585262 Joule.
How do you convert British thermal unit (IT) to Joule?
Multiply the British thermal unit (IT) value by 1,055.05585262 to get the result in Joule.
How do you convert Joule back to British thermal unit (IT)?
Multiply the Joule value by 0.000947817120313317 to get back to British thermal unit (IT).
What is 120 British thermal unit (IT) in Joule?
120 British thermal unit (IT) equals 126,606.7023144 Joule.