kJ → BTU converter

Convert kilojoules to British thermal units (Energy)

1 kJ = 0.9478171203 BTU · 1 BTU = 1.055055853 kJ

Common values: 10 kJ 50 kJ 100 kJ 500 kJ 1000 kJ

500 kJ = 473.908560157 BTU

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Kilojoules to British thermal units Conversion

1 kilojoules (kJ) is equal to 0.9478171203 British thermal units (BTU).

1 kJ = 0.9478171203 BTU

or

1 BTU = 1.055055853 kJ

Formula

To convert a energy from kilojoules (kJ) to British thermal units (BTU), divide the energy in kilojoules by 1.055055853

e(BTU) = e(kJ) / 1.055055853

Examples:

Convert 500 kilojoules to British thermal units:

e(BTU) = 500kJ / 1.055055853 = 473.9085602 BTU

Conversion table

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
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

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilojoules to British thermal units?

Divide the value in kilojoules by 1.055055853 to get the result in British thermal units. For example, 5 kJ ÷ 1.055055853 = 4.739085602 BTU.

How many British thermal units are in 1 kilojoules?

1 kilojoules (kJ) is equal to 0.94781712 British thermal units (BTU).

How do I convert British thermal units back to kilojoules?

Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in British thermal units by 1.055055853 to get the result in kilojoules.

How accurate is the kilojoules to British thermal units 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: