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BTU to joules

Convert btu to joule — instant, free, with the formula shown.

1 BTU=1055.05585 J

How to convert btu to joule

To convert btu to joule, multiply by 1055.05585:

J = BTU × 1055.05585

For example, 10 BTU × 1055.05585 = 10550.5585 J.

BTU to J conversion table

BTU (BTU)joules (J)
1 BTU1055.05585 J
2 BTU2110.1117 J
5 BTU5275.27925 J
10 BTU10550.5585 J
25 BTU26376.39625 J
50 BTU52752.7925 J
100 BTU105505.585 J
250 BTU263763.9625 J
500 BTU527527.925 J
1000 BTU1055055.85 J
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BTU to J — frequently asked

How many joules are in 1 btu?

1 btu = 1055.05585 joules (BTU × 1055.05585 = J).

What is the formula to convert btu to joule?

Multiply your btu value by 1055.05585 to get joule.

How do I convert 10 BTU to joules?

10 BTU = 10550.5585 J. For 100 BTU the answer is 105505.585 J. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.

When to convert btu to joule

1Electricity bills (kWh)
2Nutrition labels (kcal / food cal)
3HVAC and heating (BTU, therms)
4Physics and chemistry (J, eV)

Energy conversion — common questions

Is a food calorie the same as a calorie?

No — a food 'Calorie' (capital C) actually means 1 kilocalorie = 1,000 small calories = 4,184 J. Nutrition labels typically write 'cal' meaning kcal.

How many joules in 1 kWh?

1 kWh = 3,600,000 J (3.6 MJ). Because 1 kW × 1 hour = 1,000 W × 3,600 s = 3,600,000 J.

What is a BTU?

British Thermal Unit — the energy required to raise 1 pound of water by 1 °F. 1 BTU ≈ 1,055 J.

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