Convert joule to Btu (IT)
Please provide values below to convert joule [J] to Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)], or Convert Btu (IT) to joule.
How to Convert Joule to Btu (It)
1 J = 0.000947817122667013 Btu (IT)
Example: convert 15 J to Btu (IT):
15 J = 15 × 0.000947817122667013 Btu (IT) = 0.0142172568400052 Btu (IT)
Joule to Btu (It) Conversion Table
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Joule
The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, work, and heat, defined as the work done when a force of one newton acts over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The joule was named after James Prescott Joule in 1889 to honor his work in energy and thermodynamics. It was adopted as the SI unit of energy in 1948.
Current Use
The joule is widely used in physics, engineering, and everyday contexts to quantify energy, work, and heat in various applications, including electricity, mechanics, and thermodynamics.
Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.