Convert Btu (IT) to gigajoule
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)] to gigajoule [GJ], or Convert gigajoule to Btu (IT).
1 Btu (IT) = 1.05505585e-06 GJ. To convert Btu (IT) to gigajoule, multiply the value by 1.05505585e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 GJ = 947817.122667 Btu (IT)). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Btu (IT) = 1.05505585e-06 GJ
- 1 GJ = 947817.122667 Btu (IT)
- 10 Btu (IT) = 1.05505585e-05 GJ
- 100 Btu (IT) = 0.000105505585 GJ
How to Convert Btu (It) to Gigajoule
1 Btu (IT) = 1.05505585e-06 GJ
Example: convert 15 Btu (IT) to GJ:
15 Btu (IT) = 15 × 1.05505585e-06 GJ = 1.582583775e-05 GJ
Btu (It) to Gigajoule Conversion Table
| Btu (IT) | gigajoule |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu (IT) | 1.05505585e-06 GJ |
| 2 Btu (IT) | 2.1101117e-06 GJ |
| 3 Btu (IT) | 3.16516755e-06 GJ |
| 5 Btu (IT) | 5.27527925e-06 GJ |
| 10 Btu (IT) | 1.05505585e-05 GJ |
| 20 Btu (IT) | 2.1101117e-05 GJ |
| 50 Btu (IT) | 5.27527925e-05 GJ |
| 100 Btu (IT) | 0.000105505585 GJ |
| 500 Btu (IT) | 0.000527527925 GJ |
| 1000 Btu (IT) | 0.00105505585 GJ |
Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.
Gigajoule
A gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billion joules, used to measure large amounts of energy such as in power generation and fuel consumption.
History/Origin
The gigajoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a standard measure for large-scale energy quantities, especially in scientific and industrial contexts, gaining prominence in the 20th century.
Current Use
Gigajoules are commonly used today to quantify energy in fields like energy production, consumption, and engineering, particularly for large-scale systems such as power plants, fuel storage, and energy audits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT) in gigajoule?
1 Btu (IT) (Btu (IT)) = 1.05505585e-06 gigajoule (GJ).
How do you convert Btu (IT) to gigajoule?
Multiply the Btu (IT) value by 1.05505585e-06. For example, 25 Btu (IT) × 1.05505585e-06 = 2.637639625e-05 GJ.
What is 10 Btu (IT) in gigajoule?
10 Btu (IT) = 1.05505585e-05 GJ.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT) or the gigajoule?
The gigajoule is the larger unit: 1 Btu (IT) equals only 1.05505585e-06 GJ.