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Follow these steps to convert given Joules value from Joules units to British Thermal Unit (BTU) units.
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Formula
To convert given energy from Joules to British Thermal Unit (BTU), use the following formula.
British Thermal Unit (BTU) = Joules/1055.05585262
Calculation
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Joules to British Thermal Unit (BTU) Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Joules to British Thermal Unit (BTU).
Joules (J)
British Thermal Unit (BTU) (BTU)
0.01 J
0.00000947817BTU
0.1 J
0.00009478171BTU
1 J
0.00094781712BTU
2 J
0.00189563424BTU
3 J
0.00284345136BTU
4 J
0.00379126848BTU
5 J
0.0047390856BTU
6 J
0.00568690272BTU
7 J
0.00663471984BTU
8 J
0.00758253696BTU
9 J
0.00853035408BTU
10 J
0.0094781712BTU
20 J
0.01895634241BTU
50 J
0.04739085602BTU
100 J
0.09478171203BTU
1000 J
0.9478BTU
Joules
The Joule (J) is the SI unit of energy. One joule is defined as the amount of energy transferred when a force of one newton is applied over a distance of one meter. It can also be defined as the energy transferred when one watt of power is applied for one second. The joule is a versatile unit used in various scientific and engineering contexts to measure energy, work, and heat. It is commonly used in physics, chemistry, and engineering to quantify the energy content of fuels, the work done by machines, and the energy used or produced in electrical circuits.
British Thermal Unit (BTU)
The British Thermal Unit (BTU) is a unit of heat energy used in the United States and some other countries. One BTU is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. This unit is commonly used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to measure the heating and cooling capacity of equipment. It is also used in the context of power generation and fuel energy content, such as in natural gas, propane, and coal. The BTU is essential for understanding and managing energy transfer, consumption, and efficiency in various applications.
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"examples": "<div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">1</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a battery stores 18,000 joules of energy.<br>Convert this energy generation from Joules to British Thermal Unit (BTU).</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The energy in joules is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Joules)</sub></span> = 18000</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert energy from joules to british thermal unit (btu) is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Energy<sub>(British Thermal Unit (BTU))</sub></span> = <span>Energy<sub>(Joules)</sub></span>/1055.05585262</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Energy<sub>(Joules)</sub> = 18000</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(British Thermal Unit (BTU))</sub></span> = <span>18000</span>/1055.05585262</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(British Thermal Unit (BTU))</sub></span> = 17.0607</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>18000 J</strong> is equal to <strong>17.0607 BTU</strong>.</p>\n <p>The energy is <strong>17.0607 BTU</strong>, in british thermal unit (btu).</p>\n </div>\n <div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">2</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a capacitor stores 25,000 joules of energy.<br>Convert this energy storage from joules to British Thermal Unit (BTU).</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The energy in joules is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(Joules)</sub></span> = 25000</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert energy from joules to british thermal unit (btu) is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Energy<sub>(British Thermal Unit (BTU))</sub></span> = <span>Energy<sub>(Joules)</sub></span>/1055.05585262</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Energy<sub>(Joules)</sub> = 25000</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(British Thermal Unit (BTU))</sub></span> = <span>25000</span>/1055.05585262</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Energy<sub>(British Thermal Unit (BTU))</sub></span> = 23.6954</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>25000 J</strong> is equal to <strong>23.6954 BTU</strong>.</p>\n <p>The energy is <strong>23.6954 BTU</strong>, in british thermal unit (btu).</p>\n </div>\n ",
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"table1n": "<h2><span class=\"x\">Joules</span> to <span class=\"y\">British Thermal Unit (BTU)</span> Conversion Table</h2><p>The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Joules to British Thermal Unit (BTU).</p><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Joules (<span class=\"unit\">J</span>)</th><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">British Thermal Unit (BTU) (<span class=\"unit\">BTU</span>)</th><tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0.01 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td><td>0<span>.00000947817</span> <span class=\"unit\">BTU</span></td></tr><tr><td>0.1 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td><td>0<span>.00009478171</span> <span class=\"unit\">BTU</span></td></tr><tr><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td><td>0<span>.00094781712</span> <span class=\"unit\">BTU</span></td></tr><tr><td>2 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td><td>0<span>.00189563424</span> <span class=\"unit\">BTU</span></td></tr><tr><td>3 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td><td>0<span>.00284345136</span> <span class=\"unit\">BTU</span></td></tr><tr><td>4 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td><td>0<span>.00379126848</span> <span class=\"unit\">BTU</span></td></tr><tr><td>5 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td><td>0<span>.0047390856</span> <span class=\"unit\">BTU</span></td></tr><tr><td>6 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td><td>0<span>.00568690272</span> <span class=\"unit\">BTU</span></td></tr><tr><td>7 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td><td>0<span>.00663471984</span> <span class=\"unit\">BTU</span></td></tr><tr><td>8 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td><td>0<span>.00758253696</span> <span class=\"unit\">BTU</span></td></tr><tr><td>9 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td><td>0<span>.00853035408</span> <span class=\"unit\">BTU</span></td></tr><tr><td>10 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td><td>0<span>.0094781712</span> <span class=\"unit\">BTU</span></td></tr><tr><td>20 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td><td>0<span>.01895634241</span> <span class=\"unit\">BTU</span></td></tr><tr><td>50 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td><td>0<span>.04739085602</span> <span class=\"unit\">BTU</span></td></tr><tr><td>100 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td><td>0<span>.09478171203</span> <span class=\"unit\">BTU</span></td></tr><tr><td>1000 <span class=\"unit\">J</span></td><td>0<span>.9478</span> <span class=\"unit\">BTU</span></td></tr></table>",
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