Thermochemical BTUs (BTU_th)

The thermochemical BTU, about 1,054.35 J, is based on the thermochemical calorie.

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1 thermochemical BTU = 1,054.350265 joules

Quick facts

Unit
Thermochemical BTU (plural: thermochemical BTUs)
Symbol
BTU_th
Measures
Energy / Work / Heat
System
BTU & therms
Equals
1,054.3502645 joules
Definition
About 1,054.350 J.

1 thermochemical BTU in other units

Joules1,054.350265 J
Kilocalories0.2519957611 kcal
Kilowatt-hours0.000292875074 kWh
British thermal units0.9993312315 BTU
Calories251.9957611 cal
Kilojoules1.054350265 kJ
Calories (food)0.2519957611 Cal
Electronvolts6.5807367 × 1021 eV

What is a thermochemical BTU?

The thermochemical BTU, about 1,054.35 J, is based on the thermochemical calorie.

Where the thermochemical BTU sits among energy units

The thermochemical BTU is number 36 of 99 on our scale of energy units, ordered from smallest to largest.

Thermochemical BTUs in real life

One thermochemical BTU is about 25% of the energy in a food Calorie, or about 11% of the energy in an AA battery, or about the energy of 1,054 apple lifts.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a thermochemical BTU?

The thermochemical BTU, about 1,054.35 J, is based on the thermochemical calorie.

How is the thermochemical BTU defined?

About 1,054.350 J.

How many joules are in a thermochemical BTU?

One thermochemical BTU equals 1,054.350265 joules.

How many kilocalories are in a thermochemical BTU?

One thermochemical BTU equals 0.2519957611 kilocalories.

How many kilowatt-hours are in a thermochemical BTU?

One thermochemical BTU equals 0.000292875074 kilowatt-hours.