British Thermal Unit to Joule

Free instant british thermal unit to joule converter. 1 BTU = 1055.06 J.

1055.06
Formula
1 BTU = 1055.06 J

Common British Thermal Unit to Joule values

British Thermal Unit (BTU)Joule (J)
11055.06
55275.28
1010550.6
2526376.4
5052752.8
100105506
500527528
10001055060

How does British Thermal Unit to Joule conversion work?

Type a value in the British Thermal Unit (BTU) field and the equivalent in Joule (J) appears instantly to the right. The math uses the exact formula shown above — no rounding errors, no approximations beyond standard floating-point precision. Use the swap button to flip the units and see the inverse conversion.

British Thermal Unit. The energy needed to raise 1 pound of water by 1°F. Common in heating/cooling system ratings.

Joule. The SI unit of energy. About the energy of a small apple falling from waist height.

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Frequently asked

What is the formula for converting British Thermal Unit to Joule?+
The formula is: 1 BTU = 1055.06 J. Type any value into the calculator above and the result appears instantly.
How do I convert Joule back to British Thermal Unit?+
Click the swap button (⇄) above to go to the Joule → British Thermal Unit converter, or use the inverse formula derived from the one shown.

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