ENERGY
Specific energy
Energy stored or released per unit mass.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
ResultBtuIT/lb → J/kgConvert Btu per pound to joule per kilogram
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Start with a familiar unit, type a value, and get a dependable answer with sensible precision. Fractions and scientific notation are welcome.
Energy stored or released per unit mass.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
Enter a Btu per pound value to calculate joule per kilogram with full internal precision before display rounding.
Auto keeps up to 12 significant digits, trims unnecessary zeroes, and switches to scientific notation for extreme magnitudes.
| Unit | Symbol | Converted value |
|---|---|---|
| joule per kilogramfrom BtuIT/lb | J/kg | Interactive |
| kilojoule per kilogramfrom BtuIT/lb | kJ/kg | Interactive |
| megajoule per kilogramfrom BtuIT/lb | MJ/kg | Interactive |
| watt-hour per kilogramfrom BtuIT/lb | Wh/kg | Interactive |
| kilowatt-hour per kilogramfrom BtuIT/lb | kWh/kg | Interactive |
| thermochemical calorie per gramfrom BtuIT/lb | calₜₕ/g | Interactive |
| Btu per poundfrom BtuIT/lb | BtuIT/lb | Interactive |
SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.