Convert kilojoules to British thermal units (IT)
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How to convert kilojoules to British thermal units (IT)
To convert kilojoules to British thermal units (IT), divide a kilojoules value by 1.05505585262.
Formula Btu (IT) = kJ ÷ 1.05505585262
Example: Convert 1000 kilojoules to British thermal units (IT) Calculations: 1000 kJ ÷ 1.05505585262 ≈ 947.817 Btu (IT)
Kilojoule (kJ)
The kilojoule is a unit of energy, defined as 1000 joules. One kilojoule is approximately equal to 0.000278 kilowatt-hours.
British thermal unit (IT) (Btu (IT))
The British thermal unit is an imperial and US customary systems unit of energy, originally defined as the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. According to the International Steam Table Conference's definition, one Btu (IT) is equal to 1055.05585262 joules, or approximately 0.000293 kilowatt-hours.