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Kilojoule to British thermal unit (IT) Converter
Use this page to convert kilojoule values into british thermal unit (it), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 kJ = 0.947817120313317 BTU
1 BTU = 1.05505585262 kJ
Example: 120 kJ = 113.738054437598 BTU
Kilojoule
A kilojoule equals 1,000 joules.
History: It is a decimal multiple adopted for practical energy values.
Current use: Kilojoules are used in nutrition and industrial energy figures.
Also written as kJ, kilojoules.
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.
Kilojoule to British thermal unit (IT) table
| Kilojoule [kJ] | British thermal unit (IT) [BTU] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kJ | 0.00947817120313317 BTU |
| 0.1 kJ | 0.0947817120313317 BTU |
| 1 kJ | 0.947817120313317 BTU |
| 2 kJ | 1.89563424062663 BTU |
| 5 kJ | 4.73908560156659 BTU |
| 10 kJ | 9.47817120313317 BTU |
| 20 kJ | 18.9563424062663 BTU |
| 50 kJ | 47.3908560156659 BTU |
| 100 kJ | 94.7817120313317 BTU |
Frequently asked questions
How many British thermal unit (IT) (BTU) are in one Kilojoule (kJ)?
One Kilojoule equals 0.947817120313317 British thermal unit (IT).
How do you convert Kilojoule to British thermal unit (IT)?
Multiply the Kilojoule value by 0.947817120313317 to get the result in British thermal unit (IT).
How do you convert British thermal unit (IT) back to Kilojoule?
Multiply the British thermal unit (IT) value by 1.05505585262 to get back to Kilojoule.
What is 120 Kilojoule in British thermal unit (IT)?
120 Kilojoule equals 113.738054437598 British thermal unit (IT).