Convert Btu (th) to gigajoule
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th) [Btu (th)] to gigajoule [GJ], or Convert gigajoule to Btu (th).
1 Btu (th) = 1.05435026e-06 GJ. To convert Btu (th) to gigajoule, multiply the value by 1.05435026e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 GJ = 948451.418791 Btu (th)). 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 (th) = 1.05435026e-06 GJ
- 1 GJ = 948451.418791 Btu (th)
- 10 Btu (th) = 1.05435026e-05 GJ
- 100 Btu (th) = 0.000105435026 GJ
How to Convert Btu (Th) to Gigajoule
1 Btu (th) = 1.05435026e-06 GJ
Example: convert 15 Btu (th) to GJ:
15 Btu (th) = 15 × 1.05435026e-06 GJ = 1.58152539e-05 GJ
Btu (Th) to Gigajoule Conversion Table
| Btu (th) | gigajoule |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu (th) | 1.05435026e-06 GJ |
| 2 Btu (th) | 2.10870052e-06 GJ |
| 3 Btu (th) | 3.16305078e-06 GJ |
| 5 Btu (th) | 5.2717513e-06 GJ |
| 10 Btu (th) | 1.05435026e-05 GJ |
| 20 Btu (th) | 2.10870052e-05 GJ |
| 50 Btu (th) | 5.2717513e-05 GJ |
| 100 Btu (th) | 0.000105435026 GJ |
| 500 Btu (th) | 0.00052717513 GJ |
| 1000 Btu (th) | 0.00105435026 GJ |
Btu (Th)
The Btu (th), or British thermal unit (th), is a unit of energy used primarily in the United States to measure heat content, equivalent to the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
History/Origin
The Btu (th) originated from the British thermal unit, a traditional unit of heat in the British Imperial system, and has been used historically in heating, cooling, and energy industries to quantify energy content and heat transfer.
Current Use
Today, the Btu (th) is mainly used in the energy sector, particularly in heating and cooling systems, natural gas billing, and energy content measurement, especially within the United States.
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 (th) in gigajoule?
1 Btu (th) (Btu (th)) = 1.05435026e-06 gigajoule (GJ).
How do you convert Btu (th) to gigajoule?
Multiply the Btu (th) value by 1.05435026e-06. For example, 25 Btu (th) × 1.05435026e-06 = 2.63587565e-05 GJ.
What is 10 Btu (th) in gigajoule?
10 Btu (th) = 1.05435026e-05 GJ.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th) or the gigajoule?
The gigajoule is the larger unit: 1 Btu (th) equals only 1.05435026e-06 GJ.