Convert megajoule to Btu (th)
Please provide values below to convert megajoule [MJ] to Btu (th) [Btu (th)], or Convert Btu (th) to megajoule.
How to Convert Megajoule to Btu (Th)
1 MJ = 948.451418791323 Btu (th)
Example: convert 15 MJ to Btu (th):
15 MJ = 15 × 948.451418791323 Btu (th) = 14226.7712818698 Btu (th)
Megajoule to Btu (Th) Conversion Table
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Megajoule
A megajoule (MJ) is a unit of energy equal to one million joules.
History/Origin
The megajoule was introduced as part of the metric system to measure large amounts of energy, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, aligning with the SI units established in the 20th century.
Current Use
The megajoule is used in fields such as physics, engineering, and energy industries to quantify large energy quantities, including in energy production, consumption, and scientific research.
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.