Online calculator to convert gigajoules to British Thermal Units (GJ to BTU) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Energy units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between gigajoules and BTU.
What is a gigajoule (GJ)?
A gigajoule is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for gigajoule is GJ. There are 0.00000105505585262 gigajoules in a BTU.
What is a British Thermal Unit (BTU)?
A British Thermal Unit is a unit of energy in the Imperial System. The symbol for British Thermal Unit is BTU or Btu. There are 947,817.12 BTU in a gigajoule. A BTU is measured as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1°F.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from GJ to BTU is:
BTU = GJ ÷ 0.00000105505585262
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from gigajoules to British Thermal Units (GJ to BTU).
Gigajoule to BTU Conversion Example
Task: Convert 6 gigajoules to BTUs (show work) Formula: GJ ÷ 0.00000105505585262 = BTU Calculations: 6 GJ ÷ 0.00000105505585262 = 5,686,902.722 BTU Result: 6 GJ is equal to 5,686,902.722 BTU
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from gigajoules to BTUs.
Gigajoules to BTUs Conversion Chart
| gigajoules (GJ) | British Thermal Units (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 1 GJ | 947,817.12 BTU |
| 2 GJ | 1,895,634.241 BTU |
| 3 GJ | 2,843,451.361 BTU |
| 4 GJ | 3,791,268.481 BTU |
| 5 GJ | 4,739,085.602 BTU |
| 6 GJ | 5,686,902.722 BTU |
| 7 GJ | 6,634,719.842 BTU |
| 8 GJ | 7,582,536.963 BTU |
| 9 GJ | 8,530,354.083 BTU |
| 10 GJ | 9,478,171.203 BTU |
| 20 GJ | 18,956,342.406 BTU |
| 30 GJ | 28,434,513.609 BTU |
| 40 GJ | 37,912,684.813 BTU |
| 50 GJ | 47,390,856.016 BTU |
| 75 GJ | 71,086,284.023 BTU |
| 100 GJ | 94,781,712.031 BTU |
| 250 GJ | 236,954,280.078 BTU |
| 500 GJ | 473,908,560.157 BTU |
| 750 GJ | 710,862,840.235 BTU |
| 1,000 GJ | 947,817,120.313 BTU |
| 2,500 GJ | 2,369,542,800.783 BTU |
| 5,000 GJ | 4,739,085,601.567 BTU |
| 7,500 GJ | 7,108,628,402.35 BTU |
| 10,000 GJ | 9,478,171,203.133 BTU |
| 25,000 GJ | 23,695,428,007.833 BTU |
| 50,000 GJ | 47,390,856,015.666 BTU |
| 75,000 GJ | 71,086,284,023.499 BTU |
| 100,000 GJ | 94,781,712,031.332 BTU |
| 250,000 GJ | 236,954,280,078.329 BTU |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Energy units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| calories (thermochemical) | cal | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilocalories | kcal | International System of Units (SI) |
| British Thermal Unit | BTU or Btu | Imperial System |
| joules | J | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilojoules | kJ | International System of Units (SI) |
| megajoules | MJ | International System of Units (SI) |
| gigajoules | GJ | International System of Units (SI) |
| terajoules | TJ | International System of Units (SI) |
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