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Convert Joule To Btu

Conversion Results

Joule Btu
0.01 0.000009
0.1 0.000095
1 0.000948
2 0.001896
3 0.002843
5 0.004739
10 0.009478
20 0.018956
50 0.047391
100 0.094782
1000 0.947817

How to Convert Joule to Btu

Step-by-Step Explanation

  1. Value to convert: 10 Joule
  2. Conversion Factor: 1 Joule = 0.000948 Btu
  3. Calculate: 10 × 0.000948 → 0.009478 Btu

Unit Information

Joule (J)

Definition

The joule (symbol: J) is the SI unit of energy. It is equal to the amount of work done when a force of one newton displaces a mass through a distance of one meter in the direction of the force.

Current Use

The joule is the standard unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI) and is used in all scientific context, as well as many engineering applications.

Btu (Btu (IT))

Definition

The British thermal unit (BTU or Btu) is a non-SI 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. The IT (International Table) BTU is defined as exactly 1,055.05585262 joules.

Current Use

BTUs are commonly used in the power, steam generation, heating, and air conditioning industries to describe energy capacity.

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