Convert Joule to British Thermal Unit
1 joule equals 0.00094781712 british thermal units. Enter a value below to convert instantly.
Formula
Multiply the number of joules by 0.000947817120313 to get british thermal units.
Step by step
- Start with 1 J.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 0.000947817120313.
- 1 × 0.000947817120313 = 0.00094781712 BTU.
Joule to British Thermal Unit conversion table
| Joules (J) | British Thermal Units (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00094781712 |
| 2 | 0.0018956342 |
| 5 | 0.0047390856 |
| 10 | 0.0094781712 |
| 20 | 0.018956342 |
| 50 | 0.047390856 |
| 100 | 0.094781712 |
| 500 | 0.47390856 |
| 1,000 | 0.94781712 |
About the joule
The joule (J) is a SI unit of energy.
About the british thermal unit
The british thermal unit (BTU) is a Imperial unit of energy.
Where this conversion is used
Converting joules to british thermal units comes up when nutrition labels, electricity bills, heating, and physics.
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Frequently asked questions
How many british thermal units are in a joule?
One joule equals 0.00094781712 british thermal units.
How do you convert joules to british thermal units?
Multiply the number of joules by 0.000947817120313 to get british thermal units.
What is 1 british thermal unit in joules?
One british thermal unit equals 1,055.0559 joules.
When would I convert joules to british thermal units?
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.