Ergs to BTU Converter
Convert ergs (erg) to British thermal units (BTU)
Result
9.4781712 × 10⁻¹¹ BTU
BTU
1 erg = 9.4781712 × 10⁻¹¹ BTU
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How to convert ergs to British thermal units
There are 10,55,05,60,000 ergs in one British thermal unit, so divide the number of ergs by 10,55,05,60,000.
BTU = erg ÷ 10,55,05,60,000
1 erg = 9.478171 × 10⁻¹¹ BTU · 1 BTU = 10,55,05,60,000 erg
Worked example
To convert 5 ergs to British thermal units: 5 erg ÷ 10,55,05,60,000 = 4.739086 × 10⁻¹⁰ BTU.
About ergs (erg)
An erg is 10⁻⁷ J, the energy unit of the older CGS system.
About British thermal units (BTU)
A British thermal unit is about 1,055 J, used for heating and air-conditioning in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
How many British thermal units are in one erg?
One erg equals 9.478171 × 10⁻¹¹ British thermal units.
How many ergs are in one British thermal unit?
One British thermal unit equals 10,55,05,60,000 ergs.
How do I convert ergs to British thermal units?
Use the formula BTU = erg ÷ 10,55,05,60,000. For example, 5 erg ÷ 10,55,05,60,000 = 4.739086 × 10⁻¹⁰ BTU.