Convert gigajoule to Btu (th)
Please provide values below to convert gigajoule [GJ] to Btu (th) [Btu (th)], or Convert Btu (th) to gigajoule.
How to Convert Gigajoule to Btu (Th)
1 GJ = 948451.418791323 Btu (th)
Example: convert 15 GJ to Btu (th):
15 GJ = 15 × 948451.418791323 Btu (th) = 14226771.2818698 Btu (th)
Gigajoule to Btu (Th) Conversion Table
| gigajoule | Btu (th) |
|---|
Gigajoule
A gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billion joules, used to measure large amounts of energy such as in power generation and fuel consumption.
History/Origin
The gigajoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a standard measure for large-scale energy quantities, especially in scientific and industrial contexts, gaining prominence in the 20th century.
Current Use
Gigajoules are commonly used today to quantify energy in fields like energy production, consumption, and engineering, particularly for large-scale systems such as power plants, fuel storage, and energy audits.
Btu (Th)
The Btu (th), or British thermal unit (th), is a unit of energy used primarily in the United States to measure heat content, equivalent to the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
History/Origin
The Btu (th) originated from the British thermal unit, a traditional unit of heat in the British Imperial system, and has been used historically in heating, cooling, and energy industries to quantify energy content and heat transfer.
Current Use
Today, the Btu (th) is mainly used in the energy sector, particularly in heating and cooling systems, natural gas billing, and energy content measurement, especially within the United States.