BTU to Joule Converter
1 BTU = 1,055.06 J
BTU to Joule Table
| BTU (BTU) | Joule (J) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10.5506 |
| 0.1 | 105.51 |
| 1 | 1,055.06 |
| 2 | 2,110.12 |
| 5 | 5,275.3 |
| 10 | 10,550.6 |
| 20 | 21,101.2 |
| 50 | 52,753 |
| 100 | 105,506 |
| 500 | 527,530 |
| 1000 | 1,055,060 |
How to Convert BTU to Joule
To convert BTU (BTU) to Joule (J), use the formula: 1 BTU = 1,055.06 J.
For example, to convert 5 BTU to J: 5 BTU = 5,275.3 J. Similarly, 10 BTU = 10,550.6 J, 25 BTU = 26,376.5 J, and 100 BTU = 105,506 J.
To convert in the other direction, 1 J = 0.0009478134 BTU. Simply enter your value in either field above for instant bi-directional conversion.
What is a BTU?
A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is the energy needed to raise 1 pound of water by 1°F. BTUs are used in the US for heating/cooling system ratings and natural gas billing.
What is a Joule?
A joule (J) is the SI unit of energy — the work done by a force of one newton over one meter. Joules are used in physics and engineering for energy calculations.
Common BTU to Joule Conversions
Here are some frequently looked-up conversions between BTU and Joule:
- 1 BTU = 1,055.06 J
- 5 BTU = 5,275.3 J
- 10 BTU = 10,550.6 J
- 25 BTU = 26,376.5 J
- 100 BTU = 105,506 J