Joules Per Kilogram To BTU Per Pound Converter

Convert specific energy between joules per kilogram (J/kg) and BTU per pound using the International Table (IT) BTU.

Joules per kilogram

Conversion direction

BTU per pound (IT)

0.000429922614 BTU/lb (IT)

Conversion Table

J/kg	BTU/lb (IT)

How This Converter Works

Convert specific energy between joules per kilogram (J/kg) and BTU per pound (BTU/lb), using the International Table (IT) BTU and international avoirdupois pound.

Formula or rule

BTU/lb (IT) = J/kg × 0.000429922613929493

Example

Input: 1,000 J/kg
Calculation: 1,000 × 0.000429922613929493 = 0.429922613929493
Result: 0.429922613929 BTU/lb (IT)

Notes

The reverse conversion divides by the same factor. Other BTU definitions have slightly different conversion factors.