Convert joule to Btu (th)
Please provide values below to convert joule [J] to Btu (th) [Btu (th)], or Convert Btu (th) to joule.
1 J = 0.000948451418791 Btu (th). To convert joule to Btu (th), multiply the value by 0.000948451418791; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu (th) = 1054.35026 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 = 0.000948451418791 Btu (th)
- 1 Btu (th) = 1054.35026 J
- 10 J = 0.00948451418791 Btu (th)
- 100 J = 0.0948451418791 Btu (th)
How to Convert Joule to Btu (Th)
1 J = 0.000948451418791323 Btu (th)
Example: convert 15 J to Btu (th):
15 J = 15 × 0.000948451418791323 Btu (th) = 0.0142267712818698 Btu (th)
Joule to Btu (Th) Conversion Table
| joule | Btu (th) |
|---|---|
| 1 J | 0.000948451418791 Btu (th) |
| 2 J | 0.00189690283758 Btu (th) |
| 3 J | 0.00284535425637 Btu (th) |
| 5 J | 0.00474225709396 Btu (th) |
| 10 J | 0.00948451418791 Btu (th) |
| 20 J | 0.0189690283758 Btu (th) |
| 50 J | 0.0474225709396 Btu (th) |
| 100 J | 0.0948451418791 Btu (th) |
| 500 J | 0.474225709396 Btu (th) |
| 1000 J | 0.948451418791 Btu (th) |
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 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 joule in Btu (th)?
1 joule (J) = 0.000948451418791 Btu (th) (Btu (th)).
How do you convert joule to Btu (th)?
Multiply the joule value by 0.000948451418791. For example, 25 J × 0.000948451418791 = 0.0237112854698 Btu (th).
What is 10 joule in Btu (th)?
10 J = 0.00948451418791 Btu (th).
Which unit is larger, the joule or the Btu (th)?
The Btu (th) is the larger unit: 1 J equals only 0.000948451418791 Btu (th).