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Joules to British Thermal Unit (BTU) formula
Use this formula to convert joules to british thermal unit (btu):
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Joules to British Thermal Unit (BTU) Conversion Table
Reference values for converting Joules to British Thermal Unit (BTU).
| Joules (J) | British Thermal Unit (BTU) (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 J | 0.00009478171 BTU |
| 1 J | 0.00094781712 BTU |
| 2 J | 0.00189563424 BTU |
| 5 J | 0.0047390856 BTU |
| 10 J | 0.0094781712 BTU |
| 20 J | 0.01895634241 BTU |
| 50 J | 0.04739085602 BTU |
| 100 J | 0.09478171203 BTU |
Worked example
Convert 18000 Joules to British Thermal Unit (BTU)
British Thermal Unit (BTU) = 18000/1055.05585262 = 17.0607 British Thermal Unit (BTU)
About these units
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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