British Thermal Unit to Joule Converter (BTU to J)
1 british thermal unit = 1,055.06 joule. One British thermal unit is about 1,055 joules (1.055 kJ).
Result
12,000 BTU = 12,660,720 J
How to convert british thermal unit to joule
One British thermal unit is about 1,055 joules (1.055 kJ). BTU is used for heating and cooling capacity of air conditioners, boilers and gas appliances, mostly in the US.
Formula
J = BTU × 1,055.06
Worked example
12,000 BTU × 1,055.06 = 12,660,700 J
British Thermal Unit to Joule quick-reference table
| British Thermal Unit (BTU) | Joule (J) |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU | 1,055.06 J |
| 10 BTU | 10,550.6 J |
| 100 BTU | 105,506 J |
| 1,000 BTU | 1,055,060 J |
| 12,000 BTU | 12,660,700 J |
| 100,000 BTU | 105,506,000 J |
Real-life examples
A "1 ton" air conditioner removes 12,000 BTU per hour, which is about 12.66 MJ of heat, or 3.5 kW.
Frequently asked questions
How many joules are in a BTU?
One BTU is 1,055.06 joules.
How many BTU is 1 kWh?
One kWh is 3,412.14 BTU.
What is 1 british thermal unit in joule?
1 british thermal unit = 1,055.06 joule (BTU to J).
What is the formula to convert BTU to J?
J = BTU × 1,055.06. For example, 12,000 BTU × 1,055.06 = 12,660,700 J.
How do I convert J back to BTU?
Use the reverse converter: 1 joule = 0.000947813 british thermal unit. Check: 12,660,700 J converts back to 12,000 BTU.
Reverse conversion
Need the other direction? Joule to British Thermal Unit converter (J to BTU): 1 joule = 0.000947813 british thermal unit.
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