BTU per Pound to Joules per Kilogram (BTU/lb to J/kg)
1 BTU per pound (BTU/lb) = 2326 joules per kilogram (J/kg). 1 J/kg = 0.0004299226139 BTU/lb. Example: 15 BTU/lb = 15 × 2326 = 34890 J/kg.
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1 BTU/lb = 2326 J/kg
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How to Convert BTU per Pound to Joule per Kilogram
- 1 BTU/lb = 2326 J/kg
- 1 J/kg = 0.0004299226139 BTU/lb
- Example: convert 15 BTU/lb to J/kg: 15 BTU/lb = 15 × 2326 J/kg = 34890 J/kg
Formula
J/kg = BTU/lb × 2326
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 BTU_IT/lb = 1055.05585262 J ÷ 0.45359237 kg = 2326 J/kg exactly.
- Energy per unit mass: J/kg (also m²/s²).
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. BTU per Pound definition: BTU per pound; Joule per Kilogram definition: joule per kilogram.
Worked examples
- A reading of 144 BTU/lb converts to 334944 J/kg.
144 BTU/lb × 2326 = 334944 J/kg - A value of 1000 BTU/lb is 2326000 J/kg.
1000 BTU/lb × 2326 = 2326000 J/kg
BTU per Pound to Joule per Kilogram conversion table
| BTU per Pound (BTU/lb) | Joules per Kilogram (J/kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU/lb | 2326 J/kg |
| 10 BTU/lb | 23260 J/kg |
| 100 BTU/lb | 232600 J/kg |
| 144 BTU/lb | 334944 J/kg |
| 500 BTU/lb | 1163000 J/kg |
| 970 BTU/lb | 2256220 J/kg |
| 1000 BTU/lb | 2326000 J/kg |
| 1150 BTU/lb | 2674900 J/kg |
| 13000 BTU/lb | 30238000 J/kg |
| 19000 BTU/lb | 44194000 J/kg |
Where it's used
BTU per Pound are used for US steam tables, while joules per kilogram appear in specific enthalpy h and internal energy u. Both measure specific energy: enthalpy, latent heat and heating value per mass, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
BTU per Pound to other specific energy units
| Conversion | 1 BTU/lb equals |
|---|---|
| BTU per pound to joule per kilogram | 2326 J/kg |
| BTU per pound to kilojoule per kilogram | 2.326 kJ/kg |
| BTU per pound to megajoule per kilogram | 0.002326 MJ/kg |
| BTU per pound to kilocalorie per kilogram | 0.5555555556 kcal/kg |
| BTU per pound to calorie per gram | 0.5555555556 cal/g |
| BTU per pound to kilowatt-hour per kilogram | 0.0006461111111 kWh/kg |
| BTU per pound to joule per gram | 2.326 J/g |
Frequently asked questions
How many joules per kilogram are in 1 BTU per pound?
1 BTU/lb = 2326 J/kg.
How do I convert BTU per pound to joules per kilogram?
Multiply the value in BTU/lb by 2326. For example, 15 BTU/lb × 2326 = 34890 J/kg.
Is the BTU/lb to J/kg conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 BTU/lb is exactly 2326 J/kg.
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "British thermal unit_IT per pound".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 4 (derived units with special names).
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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