Convert Btu (IT) to kilojoule
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)] to kilojoule [kJ], or Convert kilojoule to Btu (IT).
1 Btu (IT) = 1.05505585 kJ. To convert Btu (IT) to kilojoule, multiply the value by 1.05505585; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kJ = 0.947817122667 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) = 1.05505585 kJ
- 1 kJ = 0.947817122667 Btu (IT)
- 10 Btu (IT) = 10.5505585 kJ
- 100 Btu (IT) = 105.505585 kJ
How to Convert Btu (It) to Kilojoule
1 Btu (IT) = 1.05505585 kJ
Example: convert 15 Btu (IT) to kJ:
15 Btu (IT) = 15 × 1.05505585 kJ = 15.82583775 kJ
Btu (It) to Kilojoule Conversion Table
| Btu (IT) | kilojoule |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu (IT) | 1.05505585 kJ |
| 2 Btu (IT) | 2.1101117 kJ |
| 3 Btu (IT) | 3.16516755 kJ |
| 5 Btu (IT) | 5.27527925 kJ |
| 10 Btu (IT) | 10.5505585 kJ |
| 20 Btu (IT) | 21.101117 kJ |
| 50 Btu (IT) | 52.7527925 kJ |
| 100 Btu (IT) | 105.505585 kJ |
| 500 Btu (IT) | 527.527925 kJ |
| 1000 Btu (IT) | 1055.05585 kJ |
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.
Kilojoule
A kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules, used to quantify energy transfer or work done.
History/Origin
The kilojoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring energy, especially in fields like nutrition and physics, replacing the joule for larger quantities.
Current Use
The kilojoule is widely used in nutrition to express food energy content, in physics and engineering to measure energy transfer, and in various scientific and industrial applications within the 'Energy' converter category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT) in kilojoule?
1 Btu (IT) (Btu (IT)) = 1.05505585 kilojoule (kJ).
How do you convert Btu (IT) to kilojoule?
Multiply the Btu (IT) value by 1.05505585. For example, 25 Btu (IT) × 1.05505585 = 26.37639625 kJ.
What is 10 Btu (IT) in kilojoule?
10 Btu (IT) = 10.5505585 kJ.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT) or the kilojoule?
The Btu (IT) is the larger unit: 1 Btu (IT) = 1.05505585 kJ.