Joules to British Thermal Units Converter (J to BTU)

1 J = 0.000947817 BTU

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Formula

To convert joules to British thermal units, multiply the value by 0.00094781712.

BTU = J × 0.00094781712

Example calculation

Convert 5 J to BTU:

5 J × 0.00094781712 = 0.00473909 BTU

Conversion table

joules → British thermal units
JBTU
10.0009
20.0019
30.0028
40.0038
50.0047
60.0057
70.0066
80.0076
90.0085
100.0095
150.0142
200.0190
250.0237
300.0284
350.0332
400.0379
450.0427
500.0474
550.0521
600.0569
650.0616
700.0663
750.0711
800.0758
850.0806
900.0853
950.0900
1000.0948
2000.1896
5000.4739
10000.9478
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About the units

Joule (J)
The SI unit of energy, one newton-metre, named after James Prescott Joule.
British Thermal Unit (BTU)
Used for heating, cooling and gas in the US. The IT BTU is about 1,055.056 joules.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert joules to British thermal units?
To convert joules to British thermal units, multiply the value by 0.00094781712.
How many British thermal units are in 1 joule?
1 joule equals 0.000947817 BTU.
How many British thermal units are in 10 joules?
10 J equals 0.00947817 BTU.
How do I convert British thermal units back to joules?
Use the reverse converter: 1 British thermal unit equals 1055.06 J.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.

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