# BTU to Joules (BTU to J)

> Convert BTU to joules: 1 BTU = 1055.06 J. Exact conversion factor, formula, 22-row table and worked examples, with JSON API and MCP access.

- Page id: `btu-to-joules` · Quantity: Energy (`energy`, base unit J) · Tool: `convert_units`
- Canonical page: https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/btu-to-joules · This document: https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/btu-to-joules.md · JSON: https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/btu-to-joules.json (add `?value=` for a result)

## Formula

- `1 BTU = 1055.06 J`
- `joules = BTU × 1055.055853`
- Reverse: `BTU = joules × 0.0009478171203`

The factor follows from the SI definitions of both units (NIST SP 811); values below are rounded 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

## Conversion table

| BTU (BTU) | Joules (J) |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | 1055.06 |
| 2 | 2110.11 |
| 3 | 3165.17 |
| 4 | 4220.22 |
| 5 | 5275.28 |
| 6 | 6330.34 |
| 7 | 7385.39 |
| 8 | 8440.45 |
| 9 | 9495.5 |
| 10 | 10550.6 |
| 15 | 15825.8 |
| 20 | 21101.1 |
| 25 | 26376.4 |
| 30 | 31651.7 |
| 40 | 42202.2 |
| 50 | 52752.8 |
| 75 | 79129.2 |
| 100 | 105506 |
| 200 | 211011 |
| 250 | 263764 |
| 500 | 527528 |
| 1000 | 1055060 |

## API

- `GET https://tttkmbb.com/api/v1/convert?value=5&from_unit=BTU&to_unit=J` → unified JSON envelope with `result.values.result`, `formula`, `factor`, `sources`, `freshness`
- MCP: server `https://tttkmbb.com/mcp`, tool `convert_units` with `{"value":5,"from_unit":"BTU","to_unit":"J"}`
- All energy units: https://tttkmbb.com/api/v1/units?quantity=energy · full converter: [Energy Converter](https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/energy.md)
- Authentication: none. Freshness: `static` (fixed conversion factors).

## 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.

## Related conversions

- [Joules to BTU](https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/joules-to-btu.md) (reverse)
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- [Megajoules to Kilowatt-hours](https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/mj-to-kwh.md)
- [Kilowatt-hours to BTU](https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/kwh-to-btu.md)
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## Data Sources

- NIST Special Publication 811 – Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B conversion factors — https://www.nist.gov/pml/special-publication-811 (standard, retrieved 2026-09-24)
- BIPM – The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) — https://www.bipm.org/en/publications/si-brochure (standard, retrieved 2026-09-24)
- Wikipedia – Conversion of units — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conversion_of_units (reference, retrieved 2026-09-24)