Convert kilojoule to Btu (th)
Please provide values below to convert kilojoule [kJ] to Btu (th) [Btu (th)], or Convert Btu (th) to kilojoule.
1 kJ = 0.948451418791 Btu (th). To convert kilojoule to Btu (th), multiply the value by 0.948451418791; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu (th) = 1.05435026 kJ). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kJ = 0.948451418791 Btu (th)
- 1 Btu (th) = 1.05435026 kJ
- 10 kJ = 9.48451418791 Btu (th)
- 100 kJ = 94.8451418791 Btu (th)
How to Convert Kilojoule to Btu (Th)
1 kJ = 0.948451418791323 Btu (th)
Example: convert 15 kJ to Btu (th):
15 kJ = 15 × 0.948451418791323 Btu (th) = 14.2267712818698 Btu (th)
Kilojoule to Btu (Th) Conversion Table
| kilojoule | Btu (th) |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ | 0.948451418791 Btu (th) |
| 2 kJ | 1.89690283758 Btu (th) |
| 3 kJ | 2.84535425637 Btu (th) |
| 5 kJ | 4.74225709396 Btu (th) |
| 10 kJ | 9.48451418791 Btu (th) |
| 20 kJ | 18.9690283758 Btu (th) |
| 50 kJ | 47.4225709396 Btu (th) |
| 100 kJ | 94.8451418791 Btu (th) |
| 500 kJ | 474.225709396 Btu (th) |
| 1000 kJ | 948.451418791 Btu (th) |
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.
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 kilojoule in Btu (th)?
1 kilojoule (kJ) = 0.948451418791 Btu (th) (Btu (th)).
How do you convert kilojoule to Btu (th)?
Multiply the kilojoule value by 0.948451418791. For example, 25 kJ × 0.948451418791 = 23.7112854698 Btu (th).
What is 10 kilojoule in Btu (th)?
10 kJ = 9.48451418791 Btu (th).
Which unit is larger, the kilojoule or the Btu (th)?
The Btu (th) is the larger unit: 1 kJ equals only 0.948451418791 Btu (th).