BTU to Joules (BTU to J)

Formula

1 BTU = 1055.06 J

joules = BTU × 1055.055853 — reverse: BTU = joules × 0.0009478171203

The factor is derived from the SI definitions of both units (base unit: J) as listed in NIST SP 811; results on this page are shown to 6 significant figures, the API returns up to 12.

Worked examples

• 5 BTU = 5275.28 J
• 12.5 BTU = 13188.2 J
• 100 BTU = 105506 J

BTU to joules conversion table

FAQ

How many joules are in one BTU?

1 BTU = 1055.06 J. The factor comes from the SI definitions of both units (NIST SP 811 / BIPM), so it is exact or correct to at least 10 significant figures.

What is the formula to convert BTU to joules?

Multiply the value in BTU by 1055.055853: joules = BTU × 1055.055853. For example, 5 BTU = 5275.28 J.

How do I convert joules back to BTU?

Multiply by the inverse factor 0.0009478171203 (BTU = joules × 0.0009478171203), or use the joules-to-BTU page.

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Machine access

• API: GET https://tttkmbb.com/api/v1/convert?value=5&from_unit=BTU&to_unit=J
• MCP: server https://tttkmbb.com/mcp, tool convert_units with {"value":5,"from_unit":"BTU","to_unit":"J"}
• Markdown: https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/btu-to-joules.md · JSON: https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/btu-to-joules.json (add ?value= for a result) · Units: /api/v1/units?quantity=energy
• OpenAPI operationId: convert_units. Freshness: static. Authentication: none.

Sources

• NIST Special Publication 811 – Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B conversion factors (standard)
• BIPM – The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) (standard)
• Wikipedia – Conversion of units (reference)