Convert Btu (th) to kilojoule
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th) [Btu (th)] to kilojoule [kJ], or Convert kilojoule to Btu (th).
1 Btu (th) = 1.05435026 kJ. To convert Btu (th) to kilojoule, multiply the value by 1.05435026; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kJ = 0.948451418791 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) = 1.05435026 kJ
- 1 kJ = 0.948451418791 Btu (th)
- 10 Btu (th) = 10.5435026 kJ
- 100 Btu (th) = 105.435026 kJ
How to Convert Btu (Th) to Kilojoule
1 Btu (th) = 1.05435026 kJ
Example: convert 15 Btu (th) to kJ:
15 Btu (th) = 15 × 1.05435026 kJ = 15.8152539 kJ
Btu (Th) to Kilojoule Conversion Table
| Btu (th) | kilojoule |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu (th) | 1.05435026 kJ |
| 2 Btu (th) | 2.10870052 kJ |
| 3 Btu (th) | 3.16305078 kJ |
| 5 Btu (th) | 5.2717513 kJ |
| 10 Btu (th) | 10.5435026 kJ |
| 20 Btu (th) | 21.0870052 kJ |
| 50 Btu (th) | 52.717513 kJ |
| 100 Btu (th) | 105.435026 kJ |
| 500 Btu (th) | 527.17513 kJ |
| 1000 Btu (th) | 1054.35026 kJ |
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.
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 (th) in kilojoule?
1 Btu (th) (Btu (th)) = 1.05435026 kilojoule (kJ).
How do you convert Btu (th) to kilojoule?
Multiply the Btu (th) value by 1.05435026. For example, 25 Btu (th) × 1.05435026 = 26.3587565 kJ.
What is 10 Btu (th) in kilojoule?
10 Btu (th) = 10.5435026 kJ.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th) or the kilojoule?
The Btu (th) is the larger unit: 1 Btu (th) = 1.05435026 kJ.