Joule to British Thermal Unit Converter
Convert joules to british thermal units instantly with our accurate and easy-to-use conversion tool.
British Thermal Unit
Conversion Formula
British Thermal Unit = Joule × 9.4781e-4Where:
- J = Joule
- BTU = British Thermal Unit
About Joule
The joule (J) is a unit of energyin the metric system of measurement.
About British Thermal Unit
The british thermal unit (BTU) is a unit of energyin the imperial system of measurement.
How to Convert Joule to British Thermal Unit
To convert from joules to british thermal units, use our converter above. Simply enter the value in joulesand get instant results in british thermal units.
Quick Reference:
- 1 J = 0.000948 BTU
- 1 BTU = 1055.060000 J
Common Joule to British Thermal Unit Conversions
= 0.00 BTU
= 0.00 BTU
= 0.01 BTU
= 0.02 BTU
= 0.05 BTU
= 0.09 BTU
Conversion Reference Table
| Joule (J) | British Thermal Unit (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0009 |
| 2 | 0.0019 |
| 3 | 0.0028 |
| 4 | 0.0038 |
| 5 | 0.0047 |
| 10 | 0.0095 |
| 15 | 0.0142 |
| 20 | 0.019 |
| 25 | 0.0237 |
| 50 | 0.0474 |
| 75 | 0.0711 |
| 100 | 0.0948 |
| 250 | 0.237 |
| 500 | 0.4739 |
| 1,000 | 0.9478 |
Quick reference table showing common joules to british thermal units conversions.
Real-World Energy Conversions
Electricity Bills
Understanding your power consumption in kilowatt-hours (kWh). A 100W bulb running for 10 hours uses 1 kWh. Convert kWh to joules or BTU for energy calculations.
Food and Nutrition
Converting between Calories (kcal) and joules for nutritional information. Food energy content is measured in Calories, with 1 Calorie equaling approximately 4.2 kilojoules.
Heating and Cooling
HVAC systems use BTU (British Thermal Units) to measure heating/cooling capacity. Converting BTU to watts or joules helps compare different systems.
Physics and Science
Scientific calculations use joules as the SI unit of energy. Converting between joules, kilojoules, and megajoules for physics problems and research.
Battery Capacity
Batteries are rated in watt-hours (Wh) or milliamp-hours (mAh). Converting between units helps compare battery performance and runtime.
Fuel Energy Content
Fuels are compared using energy content per unit mass or volume. Converting between joules per gram, BTU per pound, or kWh per liter.