Convert kilojoule to Btu (IT)
Please provide values below to convert kilojoule [kJ] to Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)], or Convert Btu (IT) to kilojoule.
How to Convert Kilojoule to Btu (It)
1 kJ = 0.947817122667013 Btu (IT)
Example: convert 15 kJ to Btu (IT):
15 kJ = 15 × 0.947817122667013 Btu (IT) = 14.2172568400052 Btu (IT)
Kilojoule to Btu (It) Conversion Table
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Kilojoule
A kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules, used to quantify energy transfer or work done.
History/Origin
The kilojoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring energy, especially in fields like nutrition and physics, replacing the joule for larger quantities.
Current Use
The kilojoule is widely used in nutrition to express food energy content, in physics and engineering to measure energy transfer, and in various scientific and industrial applications within the 'Energy' converter category.
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.