Converting BTU to kgTNT | Energy

What is British Thermal Unit, ISO (BTU)

British Thermal Unit, ISO (BTU) is a unit of energy commonly used in the United States and other countries. It is defined as the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.

What is Kilogram of TNT (kgTNT)

Kilogram of TNT (kgTNT) is a unit of energy equivalent to the energy released by detonating one kilogram of TNT. It is commonly used to measure the energy released in explosions and is also known as TNT equivalent.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion formulas between BTU and kgTNT are as follows:

1. To convert from BTU to kgTNT:

kgTNT=BTU×0.0002286392

2. To convert from kgTNT to BTU:

BTU=kgTNT×4373.704

Examples

1. Converting 12 BTU to kgTNT:

12BTU=12×0.0002286392kgTNT=0.00274367kgTNT

2. Converting 10 kgTNT to BTU:

10kgTNT=10×4373.704BTU=43737.04BTU

3. Converting 2 BTU to kgTNT:

2BTU=2×0.0002286392kgTNT=0.0004572784kgTNT

Conclusion

Use this page to perform conversions between British Thermal Unit, ISO (BTU) and Kilogram of TNT (kgTNT) for your energy calculations.