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Joule to British thermal unit (IT) Converter
Use this page to convert joule values into british thermal unit (it), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 J = 0.000947817120313317 BTU
1 BTU = 1,055.05585262 J
Example: 120 J = 0.113738054437598 BTU
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)
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 to British thermal unit (IT) table
| Joule [J] | British thermal unit (IT) [BTU] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 J | 0.00000947817120313317 BTU |
| 0.1 J | 0.0000947817120313317 BTU |
| 1 J | 0.000947817120313317 BTU |
| 2 J | 0.00189563424062663 BTU |
| 5 J | 0.00473908560156659 BTU |
| 10 J | 0.00947817120313317 BTU |
| 20 J | 0.0189563424062663 BTU |
| 50 J | 0.0473908560156659 BTU |
| 100 J | 0.0947817120313317 BTU |
Frequently asked questions
How many British thermal unit (IT) (BTU) are in one Joule (J)?
One Joule equals 0.000947817120313317 British thermal unit (IT).
How do you convert Joule to British thermal unit (IT)?
Multiply the Joule value by 0.000947817120313317 to get the result in British thermal unit (IT).
How do you convert British thermal unit (IT) back to Joule?
Multiply the British thermal unit (IT) value by 1,055.05585262 to get back to Joule.
What is 120 Joule in British thermal unit (IT)?
120 Joule equals 0.113738054437598 British thermal unit (IT).