Convert joule to Btu (IT)
Please provide values below to convert joule [J] to Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)], or Convert Btu (IT) to joule.
1 J = 0.000947817122667 Btu (IT). To convert joule to Btu (IT), multiply the value by 0.000947817122667; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu (IT) = 1055.05585 J). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 J = 0.000947817122667 Btu (IT)
- 1 Btu (IT) = 1055.05585 J
- 10 J = 0.00947817122667 Btu (IT)
- 100 J = 0.0947817122667 Btu (IT)
How to Convert Joule to Btu (It)
1 J = 0.000947817122667013 Btu (IT)
Example: convert 15 J to Btu (IT):
15 J = 15 × 0.000947817122667013 Btu (IT) = 0.0142172568400052 Btu (IT)
Joule to Btu (It) Conversion Table
| joule | Btu (IT) |
|---|---|
| 1 J | 0.000947817122667 Btu (IT) |
| 2 J | 0.00189563424533 Btu (IT) |
| 3 J | 0.002843451368 Btu (IT) |
| 5 J | 0.00473908561334 Btu (IT) |
| 10 J | 0.00947817122667 Btu (IT) |
| 20 J | 0.0189563424533 Btu (IT) |
| 50 J | 0.0473908561334 Btu (IT) |
| 100 J | 0.0947817122667 Btu (IT) |
| 500 J | 0.473908561334 Btu (IT) |
| 1000 J | 0.947817122667 Btu (IT) |
Joule
The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, work, and heat, defined as the work done when a force of one newton acts over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The joule was named after James Prescott Joule in 1889 to honor his work in energy and thermodynamics. It was adopted as the SI unit of energy in 1948.
Current Use
The joule is widely used in physics, engineering, and everyday contexts to quantify energy, work, and heat in various applications, including electricity, mechanics, and thermodynamics.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 joule in Btu (IT)?
1 joule (J) = 0.000947817122667 Btu (IT) (Btu (IT)).
How do you convert joule to Btu (IT)?
Multiply the joule value by 0.000947817122667. For example, 25 J × 0.000947817122667 = 0.0236954280667 Btu (IT).
What is 10 joule in Btu (IT)?
10 J = 0.00947817122667 Btu (IT).
Which unit is larger, the joule or the Btu (IT)?
The Btu (IT) is the larger unit: 1 J equals only 0.000947817122667 Btu (IT).