BTU to Joules
1 BTU = 1,055.06 Joules
1,055.06
About these units
BTU
The British thermal unit is the energy to raise 1 pound of water by 1 °F, about 1,055 joules. It's used for heating and air conditioning.
Joules
The joule is the SI unit of energy, equal to the work done by one newton over one meter. It's the foundation for measuring all forms of energy.
Conversion formula
To convert BTU to Joule, multiply the value by 1,055.06.
Quick reference
| BTU | Joules |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,055.06 |
| 2 | 2,110.12 |
| 5 | 5,275.3 |
| 10 | 10,550.6 |
| 100 | 105,506 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many Joules are in one BTU?
- 1 BTU = 1,055.06 Joules.
- How many BTU are in one Joule?
- 1 Joule = 0.0009478133945 (9.478133945 × 10⁻⁴) BTU.