British Thermal Units to Joules

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1 btu = — j

Quick reference

British Thermal Units (btu)Joules (j)

Formula

Joules = british thermal units × 1055.06

Multiply the british thermal units value by 1055.06 to get joules. To reverse — divide joules by 1055.06 to get british thermal units.

About this conversion

The British Thermal Unit (BTU) is the energy needed to raise one pound of water by 1°F, equal to approximately 1,055 joules. Widely used in HVAC and heating systems. Learn more →

The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, equal to the work done by a force of one newton over one meter. Learn more →

Source: NIST International Reference