BTU to Kilojoule
1 BTU = 1.05506 Kilojoule
Conversion Formula
To convert BTU to Kilojoule, multiply the value by 1.05506.
BTU × 1.05506 = Kilojoule
Quick Reference
| BTU | kJ |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.05506 |
| 5 | 5.2753 |
| 10 | 10.5506 |
| 25 | 26.3765 |
| 50 | 52.753 |
| 100 | 105.506 |
| 500 | 527.53 |
| 1000 | 1055.06 |
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 Kilojoule?
The kilojoule (symbol: kJ) is a decimal multiple of the joule, the SI unit of energy.
One kilojoule is equal to 1,000 joules.
Common Uses
Kilojoules are commonly used to express the energy content of foods (as an alternative to calories) and in many engineering and industrial contexts to measure larger amounts of energy.
How many kilojoule are in a btu?
There are 1.05506 kilojoule in 1 btu.