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BTU to Joules Converter

1 BTU = 1,055.055853 J. Type any value to convert BTU to joules.

1 BTU = 1,055.055853 J

Formula: J = BTU × 1,055.055853

Common values
Decimals
In every unit 12 units
Joule (J) 1,055.055853 J
Kilojoule (kJ) 1.055055853 kJ
Megajoule (MJ) 0.001055055853 MJ
Calorie (cal) 252.1644007 cal
Kilocalorie (kcal) 0.2521644007 kcal
Watt-hour (Wh) 0.2930710702 Wh
Kilowatt-hour (kWh) 0.0002930710702 kWh
Electronvolt (eV) 6.585140678 × 10²¹ eV
British thermal unit (BTU) 1 BTU
Therm (thm) 0.00001000238767 thm
Foot-pound (ft·lbf) 778.1692623 ft·lbf
Erg (erg) 10,550,558,530 erg

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BTU to joules table

Formula: J = BTU × 1,055.055853

British thermal unit (BTU)Joule (J)
0.1 BTU105.5055853 J
0.25 BTU263.7639632 J
0.5 BTU527.5279263 J
1 BTU1,055.055853 J
2 BTU2,110.111705 J
3 BTU3,165.167558 J
4 BTU4,220.22341 J
5 BTU5,275.279263 J
6 BTU6,330.335116 J
7 BTU7,385.390968 J
8 BTU8,440.446821 J
9 BTU9,495.502674 J
10 BTU10,550.55853 J
12 BTU12,660.67023 J
15 BTU15,825.83779 J
20 BTU21,101.11705 J
25 BTU26,376.39632 J
30 BTU31,651.67558 J
40 BTU42,202.2341 J
50 BTU52,752.79263 J
60 BTU63,303.35116 J
75 BTU79,129.18895 J
100 BTU105,505.5853 J
150 BTU158,258.3779 J
200 BTU211,011.1705 J
250 BTU263,763.9632 J
500 BTU527,527.9263 J
1,000 BTU1,055,055.853 J

How to use: BTU to Joules

  1. 1 Type the value in BTU.
  2. 2 The result in joules appears at once – or type in the joules field to convert back.
  3. 3 Pick a common value, round to fewer decimals or swap the units with one click.
  4. 4 Copy the result, or open “In every unit” to see the value in all units of energy.

About this tool

British thermal unit (BTU) is a unit of energy (imperial and US customary); 1 BTU = 1,055.055853 J. Joule (J) is a unit of energy (SI).

To convert BTU to joules, multiply the value by 1,055.055853 (J = BTU × 1,055.055853). Example: 100 BTU = 105,505.5853 J.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert BTU to joules?

To convert BTU to joules, multiply the value by 1,055.055853: J = BTU × 1,055.055853. For example 100 BTU = 105,505.5853 J.

What is 1 BTU in joules?

1 BTU = 1,055.055853 J. The other way round, 1 J = 0.0009478171203 BTU.

How exact is the result?

The converter uses the official definitions of both units and shows up to 10 significant digits; choose 0–6 decimals to round. Both units are defined exactly in terms of each other, so the factor itself is exact.

Can I convert other units of energy here?

Yes – choose any of the 12 units of energy in the From and To lists, or switch to another measurement at the top.