Kilojoule/kilograms to BTU/pounds (kJ/kg to BTU/lb)

Free online kilojoule/kilogram to btu/pound converter. Type a value, get an instant exact result — plus the formula, a ready-made conversion table, and reverse conversion.

FUEL EFFICIENCY (MASS) CONVERTER — INSTANT RESULT
Formula: multiply the kilojoule/kilogram value by 0.42992255 — i.e. BTU/lb = kJ/kg × 0.42992255
Quick check: 1 kJ/kg = 0.42992255 BTU/lb

Kilojoule/kilograms to BTU/pounds conversion table

Kilojoule/kilograms (kJ/kg)BTU/pounds (BTU/lb)
1 kJ/kg0.42992255 BTU/lb
2 kJ/kg0.85984511 BTU/lb
3 kJ/kg1.28976766 BTU/lb
4 kJ/kg1.71969022 BTU/lb
5 kJ/kg2.14961277 BTU/lb
6 kJ/kg2.57953532 BTU/lb
7 kJ/kg3.00945788 BTU/lb
8 kJ/kg3.43938043 BTU/lb
9 kJ/kg3.86930299 BTU/lb
10 kJ/kg4.29922554 BTU/lb
15 kJ/kg6.44883831 BTU/lb
20 kJ/kg8.59845108 BTU/lb
25 kJ/kg10.74806385 BTU/lb
30 kJ/kg12.89767662 BTU/lb
40 kJ/kg17.19690216 BTU/lb
50 kJ/kg21.4961277 BTU/lb
75 kJ/kg32.24419155 BTU/lb
100 kJ/kg42.9922554 BTU/lb
250 kJ/kg107.48063849 BTU/lb
500 kJ/kg214.96127698 BTU/lb
1,000 kJ/kg429.92255397 BTU/lb

How to convert kilojoule/kilograms to btu/pounds

To convert kilojoule/kilograms to btu/pounds, multiply the amount in kilojoule/kilograms by 0.42992255. For example, 10 kJ/kg = 4.29922554 BTU/lb. To convert in the other direction, divide by the same factor, or use the ⇄ swap button above.

Convert specific energy (heating value) of fuels between J/kg, kcal/kg and BTU/lb. Gasoline's lower heating value is about 44 MJ/kg.

Frequently asked questions

How many btu/pounds are in one kilojoule/kilogram?
One kilojoule/kilogram is exactly 0.42992255 btu/pounds.
How do I convert kJ/kg to BTU/lb?
Multiply the kJ/kg value by 0.42992255 to get BTU/lb. The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 kilojoule/kilograms in btu/pounds?
100 kilojoule/kilograms equals 42.9922554 btu/pounds.

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