Joules to BTUs - Convert j to btu

Joules (j) Conversion

A joule is an SI unit of measurement for work or energy, which equals the work done by a force of one newton acting to move an object through a length of one meter in the direction of the object’s motion. In the terms of electric currents, a joule is the energy dispersed as heat in one second by a current of one ampere through a resistance of one ohm.

BTUs (btu) Conversion

BTU is the traditional unit of heat defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water (at or near 39.2 degrees Fahrenheit) by one degree Fahrenheit. It can be used as a measure of heat content in energy sources or fuels. The BTU is called heat unit in America.