BTU to Joule
1 BTU = 1055.06 Joule
Conversion Formula
To convert BTU to Joule, multiply the value by 1055.06.
BTU × 1055.06 = Joule
Quick Reference
| BTU | J |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1055.06 |
| 5 | 5275.3 |
| 10 | 10550.6 |
| 25 | 26376.5 |
| 50 | 52753 |
| 100 | 105506 |
| 500 | 527530 |
| 1000 | 1055060 |
What is BTU?
The British thermal unit (symbol: BTU) is a traditional unit of heat in the imperial system.
It is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
Common Uses
BTUs are commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom to measure the heating and cooling capacity of air conditioners, furnaces, and other HVAC systems.
What is Joule?
The joule (symbol: J) is the base unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI).
It is equal to the energy transferred to (or work done on) an object when a force of one newton acts on that object in the direction of the force’s motion through a distance of one meter.
Common Uses
The joule is used in all fields of science and engineering to measure work, energy, and heat. It is a key unit in physics for calculating kinetic energy, potential energy, and thermal energy.
How many joule are in a btu?
There are 1055.06 joule in 1 btu.