Skip to main content

"J" Conversion/Equivalency Factors

Original UnitMultiplied
By
Conversion
Factor
EqualsFinal Unit
joules (J)x9.48E–04=British thermal units (Btu)
joules (J)x10,000,000=ergs
joules (J)x0.73=foot–pounds
joules (J)x2.389E–04=kilogram–calories
joules (J)x0.10=kilogram–meters
joules (J)x723.30=poundals
joules (J)x22.48=pounds (lb)
joules (J)x2.778E–04=watthours (Wh)
joules/centimeterx10,000,000=dynes
joules/centimeterx10,200=grams (g)
joules/centimeterx100=joules/meter (newton)

a Exact conversion.

b Calculated by the Energy Information Administration.

c Estimated.

This table was last updated January 31, 2014.