How Many BTUs in a Joule?

Quick Answer
1 Joule = 0.001 BTUs

1 J = 0.001 BTU

Formula

BTU = J × 0.001

Conversion Table

Joules (J)BTUs (BTU)
1 J0.001 BTU
2 J0.002 BTU
5 J0.005 BTU
10 J0.009 BTU
20 J0.019 BTU
50 J0.047 BTU
100 J0.095 BTU
500 J0.474 BTU
1,000 J0.948 BTU

Worked Examples

Convert 5 J to BTU:
5 J × 0.001 = 0.005 BTU
Convert 10 J to BTU:
10 J × 0.001 = 0.009 BTU
Convert 50 J to BTU:
50 J × 0.001 = 0.047 BTU

FAQ

How many BTUs are in 1 Joule?
There are 0.001 BTUs in 1 Joule. Formula: BTU = J × 0.001.
How to convert Joules to BTUs?
To convert Joules to BTUs, multiply the number of Joules by 0.001. For example, 10 J = 0.009 BTU.
How many BTUs are in 100 Joules?
There are 0.095 BTUs in 100 Joules. Calculation: 100 × 0.001 = 0.095.