Convert gigajoule to mega Btu (IT)
Please provide values below to convert gigajoule [GJ] to mega Btu (IT) [MBtu (IT)], or Convert mega Btu (IT) to gigajoule.
How to Convert Gigajoule to Mega Btu (It)
1 GJ = 0.947817120313317 MBtu (IT)
Example: convert 15 GJ to MBtu (IT):
15 GJ = 15 × 0.947817120313317 MBtu (IT) = 14.2172568046998 MBtu (IT)
Gigajoule to Mega Btu (It) Conversion Table
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Gigajoule
A gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billion joules, used to measure large amounts of energy such as in power generation and fuel consumption.
History/Origin
The gigajoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a standard measure for large-scale energy quantities, especially in scientific and industrial contexts, gaining prominence in the 20th century.
Current Use
Gigajoules are commonly used today to quantify energy in fields like energy production, consumption, and engineering, particularly for large-scale systems such as power plants, fuel storage, and energy audits.
Mega Btu (It)
A mega Btu (MBtu) is a unit of energy equal to one million British thermal units, used primarily in the energy industry to measure large quantities of heat energy.
History/Origin
The mega Btu originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy. It became standardized in the energy sector to quantify large-scale energy quantities, especially in the oil, gas, and power industries, to facilitate easier measurement and comparison.
Current Use
Today, the MBtu is used mainly in the energy sector for billing, reporting, and analyzing large energy consumption or production, particularly in contexts such as natural gas, heating, and power generation.