Conversion/Equivalency Factors

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Original Unit Multiplied
By		 Conversion
Factor		 Equals Final Unit
joules (J) x 9.48E-04 = British thermal units (Btu)
joules (J) x 10,000,000 = ergs
joules (J) x 0.73 = foot-pounds
joules (J) x 2.389E-04 = kilogram-calories
joules (J) x 0.10 = kilogram-meters
joules (J) x 723.30 = poundals
joules (J) x 22.48 = pounds (lb)
joules (J) x 2.778E-04 = watthours (Wh)
joules/centimeter x 10,000,000 = dynes
joules/centimeter x 10,200 = grams (g)
joules/centimeter x 100 = joules/meter (newton)

aExact conversion.
bCalculated by the Energy Information Administration.
cEstimated.

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