BTU to Kilojoule Converter
Convert British Thermal Units (BTU) to Kilojoules (kJ) instantly
1.055056
Kilojoules
Formula: kJ = BTU × 1.055056
Understanding BTU and Kilojoule Conversion
What is a 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.
What is a Kilojoule?
A Kilojoule (kJ) is a metric unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules. It's commonly used in scientific measurements and food energy content labeling.
Common Applications
- • HVAC system capacity ratings
- • Appliance energy efficiency
- • Food and nutrition calculations
- • Scientific and engineering calculations