Online calculator to convert megajoules to British Thermal Units (MJ to BTU) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Energy units.
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Convert megajoules to BTU
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between megajoules and BTU.
What is a megajoule (MJ)?
A megajoule is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for megajoule is MJ. There are 0.00105505585262 megajoules 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 BTU in a megajoule. 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 megajoules to BTU is:
BTU = megajoules ÷ 0.00105505585262
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from megajoules to British Thermal Units (MJ to BTU).
Megajoule to BTU Conversion Example
Task: Convert 8 megajoules to BTUs (show work) Formula: megajoules ÷ 0.00105505585262 = BTU Calculations: 8 megajoules ÷ 0.00105505585262 = 7,582.537 BTU Result: 8 megajoules is equal to 7,582.537 BTU
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from megajoules to BTUs.
Megajoules to BTUs Conversion Chart
| megajoules (MJ) | British Thermal Units (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 1 MJ | 947.817 BTU |
| 2 MJ | 1,895.634 BTU |
| 3 MJ | 2,843.451 BTU |
| 4 MJ | 3,791.268 BTU |
| 5 MJ | 4,739.086 BTU |
| 6 MJ | 5,686.903 BTU |
| 7 MJ | 6,634.72 BTU |
| 8 MJ | 7,582.537 BTU |
| 9 MJ | 8,530.354 BTU |
| 10 MJ | 9,478.171 BTU |
| 20 MJ | 18,956.342 BTU |
| 30 MJ | 28,434.514 BTU |
| 40 MJ | 37,912.685 BTU |
| 50 MJ | 47,390.856 BTU |
| 75 MJ | 71,086.284 BTU |
| 100 MJ | 94,781.712 BTU |
| 250 MJ | 236,954.28 BTU |
| 500 MJ | 473,908.56 BTU |
| 750 MJ | 710,862.84 BTU |
| 1,000 MJ | 947,817.12 BTU |
| 2,500 MJ | 2,369,542.801 BTU |
| 5,000 MJ | 4,739,085.602 BTU |
| 7,500 MJ | 7,108,628.402 BTU |
| 10,000 MJ | 9,478,171.203 BTU |
| 25,000 MJ | 23,695,428.008 BTU |
| 50,000 MJ | 47,390,856.016 BTU |
| 75,000 MJ | 71,086,284.023 BTU |
| 100,000 MJ | 94,781,712.031 BTU |
| 250,000 MJ | 236,954,280.078 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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