Convert British Thermal Unit to Joule
1 british thermal unit equals 1,055.0559 joules. Enter a value below to convert instantly.
Formula
Multiply the number of british thermal units by 1055.05585262 to get joules.
Step by step
- Start with 1 BTU.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 1055.05585262.
- 1 × 1055.05585262 = 1,055.0559 J.
British Thermal Unit to Joule conversion table
| British Thermal Units (BTU) | Joules (J) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,055.0559 |
| 2 | 2,110.1117 |
| 5 | 5,275.2793 |
| 10 | 10,550.559 |
| 20 | 21,101.117 |
| 50 | 52,752.793 |
| 100 | 105,505.59 |
| 500 | 527,527.93 |
| 1,000 | 1,055,055.9 |
About the british thermal unit
The british thermal unit (BTU) is a Imperial unit of energy.
About the joule
The joule (J) is a SI unit of energy.
Where this conversion is used
Converting british thermal units to joules comes up when nutrition labels, electricity bills, heating, and physics.
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Frequently asked questions
How many joules are in a british thermal unit?
One british thermal unit equals 1,055.0559 joules.
How do you convert british thermal units to joules?
Multiply the number of british thermal units by 1055.05585262 to get joules.
What is 1 joule in british thermal units?
One joule equals 0.00094781712 british thermal units.
When would I convert british thermal units to joules?
This conversion is common when nutrition labels, electricity bills, heating, and physics.
Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.