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