Use this Energy converter to compare values between related units. Energy, which is observable in the execution of activity as well as in the form of heat and light, is the quantitative quality that is transferred to a body or a physical object. Energy can be defined as the ability to perform tasks. It could exist in other forms as well, like potential, kinetic, thermal, chemical, or radioactive. The joule is the standard unit of measurement for energy. Enter a value, choose the source and target units, and review the result without calculating the conversion by hand.
How to use the Energy converter
Select BTU from the first dropdown and enter the value you want to convert.
Choose Calorie [Thermochemical] in the second dropdown to set the target unit.
The calculator instantly shows the converted result.
Check the displayed result and adjust the input or units whenever you need to compare another value.
This tool is useful when a measurement is recorded in one energy unit but a formula, specification, or comparison uses another. The result is formatted for readability, so use the displayed value as a quick conversion and retain appropriate precision for technical or scientific work.
Common Energy conversions
A starting example is BTU to Calorie [Thermochemical]. Other available combinations include BTU, Calorie [Thermochemical], ERG. Select the units that match the measurement you have and the unit required by your calculation or report.
The conversion is calculated from the unit definitions used by the calculator. Results can be rounded for display, so keep extra precision in your original value when the result will be used in a calculation.
How Energy results are presented
The calculator converts the entered value from the selected source unit to the selected target unit, then formats the result for display. Very small or very large values may be shown in a compact numeric form. Check the displayed precision before using a result in a measurement, report, or further calculation.
Units available in this energy converter
BTU
Calorie [Thermochemical]
ERG
Electrovolt
Foot Pound
Gasoline [Liter]
Gigajoule
Horsepower Hour
Inch Pound
Joule
Kilojoule
Kilocalorie [Thermochemical]
Kilowatt Hour
Megajoule
Petajoule
Terajoule
Therm [US]
Watt Second
Watt Hour
Attojoule
Board of Trade
BTU [Thermochemical]
Calorie [15 °C]
Calorie [Nutritional]
Celsius Heat
Centijoule
Cheval Vapeur Heure
Decijoule
Dekajoule
Dekatherm
Dekawatt hour
Exajoule
Exawatt Hour
Femtojoule
Foot Poundal
Automotive Gasoline [US]
Aviation Gasoline [US]
Diesel Oil [US]
Distillate #2 Fuel Oil [US]
Kerosene [US]
Kerosene Type Jet Fuel [US]
LPG [US]
Naphtha Type Jet Fuel [US]
Residual Fuel Oil [US]
Automotive Gasoline [UK]
Aviation Gasoline [UK]
Diesel Oil [UK]
Distillate #2 Fuel Oil [UK]
Kerosene [UK]
Kerosene Type Jet Fuel [UK]
LPG [UK]
Naphtha Type Jet Fuel [UK]
Residual Fuel Oil [UK]
Gigaelectronvolt
Gigawatt Hour
Gram Calorie
Hartree
Hectojoule
Hectowatt Hour
Hundred Cubic Feet of Natural Gas
Inch Ounce
Kilocalorie [15 °C]
Kiloelectronvolt
Kilogram Calorie
Kilogram Force Meter
Kilopond Meter
Kiloton [TNT]
Liter Atmosphere
Megaelectronvolt
Megalerg
Megaton [TNT]
Megawatt Hour
Microjoule
Millijoule
Myriawatt Hour
Nanojoule
Newton Meter
Petawatt Hour
Picojoule
Q Unit
Quad
Teraelectronvolt
Terawatt Hour
Therm [Europe]
Thermie
Ton [TNT]
Tonne of Coal
Tonne of Oil
Yoctojoule
Yottajoule
Yottawatt Hour
Zeptojoule
Zettajoule
Zettwatt Hour
Dyne Centimeter
Kilowatt Second
Horsepower Hour [Metric]
Calorie
Kilocalorie
Kilocalorie [Nutritional]
MMKcal
MBTU
MBH
Mega BTU
MMBTU
Refrigeration Ton Hour
Fuel Oil Equivalent of 1 Kiloliter
Fuel Oil Equivalent of 1 Barrel
Gigaton [TNT]
Gram Force Meter
Gram Force Centimeter
Kg Force Centimeter
Ounce Force Inch
Pound Force Foot
Pound Force Inch
Example of Energy conversion
Frequently asked questions about Energy conversion
What is a Energy converter?
It is an online calculator that changes a value from one energy unit to another using the available unit definitions.
How do I convert energy units quickly?
Enter a value, select the source unit, choose the target unit, and review the result. For a different comparison, change either unit or the input value.
Is this energy converter free to use?
Yes. You can use it to compare values between the available energy units without performing the conversion manually.