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British thermal units to kilojoules Conversion
1 British thermal units (BTU) is equal to 1.055055853 kilojoules (kJ).
1 BTU = 1.055055853 kJ
or
1 kJ = 0.9478171203 BTU
Formula
To convert a energy from British thermal units (BTU) to kilojoules (kJ), multiply the energy in British thermal units by 1.055055853
e(kJ) = e(BTU) × 1.055055853
Examples:
Convert 1 British thermal units to kilojoules:
e(kJ) = 1BTU × 1.055055853 = 1.055055853 kJ
Conversion table
| British thermal units (BTU) | Kilojoules (kJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU | 1.055055853 kJ |
| 2 BTU | 2.110111705 kJ |
| 3 BTU | 3.165167558 kJ |
| 5 BTU | 5.275279263 kJ |
| 10 BTU | 10.550558526 kJ |
| 20 BTU | 21.101117052 kJ |
| 25 BTU | 26.376396316 kJ |
| 50 BTU | 52.752792631 kJ |
| 100 BTU | 105.505585262 kJ |
| 250 BTU | 263.763963155 kJ |
| 500 BTU | 527.52792631 kJ |
| 1000 BTU | 1055.05585262 kJ |
| Kilojoules (kJ) | British thermal units (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ | 0.94781712 BTU |
| 2 kJ | 1.895634241 BTU |
| 3 kJ | 2.843451361 BTU |
| 5 kJ | 4.739085602 BTU |
| 10 kJ | 9.478171203 BTU |
| 20 kJ | 18.956342406 BTU |
| 25 kJ | 23.695428008 BTU |
| 50 kJ | 47.390856016 BTU |
| 100 kJ | 94.781712031 BTU |
| 250 kJ | 236.954280078 BTU |
| 500 kJ | 473.908560157 BTU |
| 1000 kJ | 947.817120313 BTU |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert British thermal units to kilojoules?
Multiply the value in British thermal units by 1.055055853 to get the result in kilojoules. For example, 5 BTU × 1.055055853 = 5.275279263 kJ.
How many kilojoules are in 1 British thermal units?
1 British thermal units (BTU) is equal to 1.055055853 kilojoules (kJ).
How do I convert kilojoules back to British thermal units?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in kilojoules by 1.055055853 to get the result in British thermal units.
How accurate is the British thermal units to kilojoules conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 1.055055853 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition)
- NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B.8: Factors for Units Listed Alphabetically (NIST SP 811, 2008 edition)
- NIST Guide to the SI (SP 811), Footnotes (notes 22 and 23)
- CODATA Value: electron volt-joule relationship (NIST Fundamental Physical Constants)