BTU to Joules Converter
Definition
A British Thermal Unit (btu or Btu) is a unit of energy defined as the amount needed to raise 1 pound of water by 1°F, equal to approximately 1055.05585262 joules. A joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, equal to 1 newton-meter.
History
The btu originated in Britain in the 19th century for steam and heating industries, standardized in the US by the early 20th century for HVAC applications. The joule, named after james prescott Joule, was established in 1882 and adopted by the SI system in 1960, replacing older units like BTU.
Convert BTU to Joules Easily
Use our BTU to Joules converter to quickly convert energy conversion,btu to J,convert BTU. Whether you need a how many joules in a BTU,British Thermal Unit conversion, our tool is fast, accurate, and free. Enter a value in British Thermal Units (IT) to get instant results. Our tool also supports variations like J from BTU,BTU into J and common misspellings such as btu to joule.
How to Convert British Thermal Units (IT) to Joules
To manually convert british thermal units (it) to joules, multiply the british thermal units (it) value by 1055.05585. Enter your value in the converter above for precise calculations.
BTU to Joules Conversion Table
| British Thermal Units (IT) (BTU) | Joules (J) |
|---|---|
| 1 btu | 1055.05585 j |
| 2 btu | 2110.11170 j |
| 3 btu | 3165.16755 j |
| 4 btu | 4220.22340 j |
| 5 btu | 5275.27925 j |
| 6 btu | 6330.33510 j |
| 7 btu | 7385.39095 j |
| 8 btu | 8440.44680 j |
| 9 btu | 9495.50265 j |
| 10 btu | 10550.55850 j |
| 50 btu | 52752.79250 j |
| 100 btu | 105505.58500 j |