Joules to btu (british thermal unit) conversion table shows the most common values for the quick reference. Alternatively, you may use the converter below to convert any other values.
1 Joule = 0.00094781712 Btu
Joule is metric system energy unit (electrical, mechanical or thermal) and defined as the amount of work done by a force of one newton to move an object one meter or a current of one ampere when passing through one ohm resistance for one second. It is named after James Prescott Joule in 19th century. The abbreviation is "J".
British thermal unit is the amount of energy required to heat one lbs of water to 1 fahrenheit degree. It is abbreviated as "btu".
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