British Thermal Units to Kilojoules
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Quick reference
| British Thermal Units (btu) | Kilojoules (kj) |
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Formula
Kilojoules = british thermal units × 1.05506
Multiply the british thermal units value by 1.0550599999999999 to get kilojoules. To reverse — divide kilojoules by 1.0550599999999999 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 kilojoule (kJ) equals 1,000 joules, commonly used in food energy and thermodynamics. Learn more →
Source: NIST International Reference