Megajoule (MJ) to British Thermal Unit (BTU) Converter

947.82 BTU
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Understanding Energy Conversion

Conversion Formula

To convert megajoules (MJ) to British thermal units (BTU), multiply the energy value by 947.81712:
BTU = MJ × 947.81712

What is a Megajoule (MJ)?

A megajoule is a unit of energy equal to one million joules. It's commonly used in scientific and industrial applications to measure large amounts of energy. One megajoule is roughly equivalent to:

  • The kinetic energy of a one-tonne vehicle moving at 160 km/h
  • The energy content of about 26 grams of sugar
  • The electricity used by a typical household in 15 minutes

What is a British Thermal Unit (BTU)?

A British thermal unit is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. BTUs are commonly used to measure:

  • Air conditioning and heating capacity
  • Natural gas and other fuel energy content
  • Industrial heating processes