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Joules Converter

Convert joules (watt-seconds) (J) to other units, with every conversion from 1 J listed.

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About valueA number, fraction (3/8), mixed number (1 1/2), scientific notation (2.5e6) or a simple sum such as 2*3.
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Result
Result
0.000947817120313 Btu
kilojoules
0.001 kJ
megajoules
1 × 10⁻⁶ MJ
gigajoules
1 × 10⁻⁹ GJ
calories (thermochemical)
0.239005736138 cal
kilocalories (food Calories)
0.000239005736138 kcal
megacalories
2.39005736138 × 10⁻⁷ Mcal
watt-hours
0.000277777777778 Wh
kilowatt-hours
2.77777777778 × 10⁻⁷ kWh
megawatt-hours
2.77777777778 × 10⁻¹⁰ MWh
million Btu
9.47817120313 × 10⁻¹⁰ MMBtu
therms (100,000 Btu)
9.47817120313 × 10⁻⁹ thm
quads (10¹⁵ Btu)
9.47817120313 × 10⁻¹⁹ quad
electronvolts
6.24150907446 × 10¹⁸ eV
kiloelectronvolts
6.24150907446 × 10¹⁵ keV
megaelectronvolts
6,241,509,074,460 MeV

1 J = 0.000947817120313 Btu

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  1. 1 J = 0.000947817120313 Btu
  2. 1 × 0.000947817120313 = 0.000947817120313 Btu

1 J in other units

Conversion1 J equals
Joules to british thermal units0.000947817120313 Btu
Joules to calories0.239005736138 cal
Joules to electronvolts6.24150907446 × 10¹⁸ eV
Joules to gigajoules1 × 10⁻⁹ GJ
Joules to kilocalories0.000239005736138 kcal
Joules to kiloelectronvolts6.24150907446 × 10¹⁵ keV
Joules to kilojoules0.001 kJ
Joules to kilowatt-hours2.77777777778 × 10⁻⁷ kWh
Joules to megacalories2.39005736138 × 10⁻⁷ Mcal
Joules to megaelectronvolts6,241,509,074,460 MeV
Joules to megajoules1 × 10⁻⁶ MJ
Joules to megawatt-hours2.77777777778 × 10⁻¹⁰ MWh
Joules to million btu9.47817120313 × 10⁻¹⁰ MMBtu
Joules to quads9.47817120313 × 10⁻¹⁹ quad
Joules to therms9.47817120313 × 10⁻⁹ thm
Joules to watt-hours0.000277777777778 Wh

About the units

Joules (J)
Joules (watt-seconds), a metric unit. Definition: BIPM SI Brochure, 9th edition (SI units, prefixes and units accepted for use with the SI).

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