BTU to Gigajoules Converter

Convert British Thermal Units (BTU) to Gigajoules (GJ) Instantly

Result:
0.527528 GJ
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Understanding BTU to Gigajoule Conversion

What is a British Thermal Unit (BTU)?

A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is a traditional unit of heat energy defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. It's commonly used in the United States for measuring heating and cooling capacity.

What is a Gigajoule (GJ)?

A Gigajoule (GJ) is a metric unit of energy equal to one billion (109) joules. It's commonly used in large-scale energy measurements, such as industrial energy consumption and natural gas billing.

Conversion Formula

To convert from BTU to Gigajoules, multiply the BTU value by 1.0551 × 10-6:

Gigajoules = BTU × 1.0551E-6

Common Applications

This conversion is particularly useful in:

  • Industrial energy consumption analysis
  • HVAC system specifications
  • International energy trading
  • Energy efficiency calculations