Kilojoule To BTU Converter

(kJ to BTU converter)

Convert Kilojoule to British thermal unit IT


Effortlessly Convert kJ to BTU with Our Accurate Tool


(Last Updated On: 2024-10-18)

Discover the ease of converting energy from Kilojoules to British thermal units with our precise kJ to BTU tool, designed by Newtum for quick and accurate conversions.

What are Kilojoule and BTU

Definition of Kilojoule

A kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy in the metric system equivalent to one thousand joules. It's widely used in science and engineering to quantify work, heat, or energy content in food. One kilojoule is the amount of energy required to move a one-kilogram mass at a speed of one meter per second squared over a distance of one meter.

Definition of BTU

A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is a traditional unit of heat; it is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. It is also used in the power, steam generation, heating, and air conditioning industries. One BTU is equivalent to approximately 1055 joules.

Kilojoule to BTU Conversion Table

Kilojoule (kJ) British thermal unit IT (BTU)
1 kJ 0.94782 BTU
5 kJ 4.7391 BTU
10 kJ 9.4782 BTU
20 kJ 18.9564 BTU
50 kJ 47.391 BTU
100 kJ 94.782 BTU
200 kJ 189.64 BTU
500 kJ 473.91 BTU
1000 kJ 947.82 BTU
2000 kJ 1895.64 BTU

Conversion of Kilojoule to BTU

1 kJ = 0.94782 BTU
1 BTU = 1.05506 kJ

Example 1:
Convert 10 kJ to BTU:
10 kJ = 10 × 0.94782 BTU = 9.4782 BTU

Example 2:
Convert 25 kJ to BTU:
25 kJ = 25 × 0.94782 BTU = 23.6955 BTU

History of Kilojoule and BTU

A brief history of the Kilojoule to British thermal unit IT Converter traces back to the adoption of the metric system and the British imperial system. The need for conversion stems from different regions using different measurement systems, with kJ commonly used in countries employing the metric system, while BTU is prevalent in the United States and some other countries still using the imperial system.

How to use Kilojoule to BTU Converter

Real Life Applications of Kilojoule to BTU

Unveiling the practicality of energy conversion, the kJ to BTU tool caters to various applications, sparking interest in the versatility of this indispensable utility.

Solved Examples kJ to BTU

Example 1:
Convert 5 kJ to BTU:
5 kJ = 5 × 0.94782 BTU = 4.7391 BTU

Example 2:
Convert 15 kJ to BTU:
15 kJ = 15 × 0.94782 BTU = 14.2173 BTU

FAQs for Kilojoule to British thermal unit IT Converter

Q1: How accurate is the kJ to BTU converter?

A1: Our converter uses standard conversion factors for high accuracy.

Q2: Can I convert BTU back to kJ using this tool?

A2: Yes, the tool can handle conversions in both directions.

Q3: Is this converter free to use?

A3: Absolutely, our kJ to BTU converter is completely free.