How to convert BTU per gallon to megajoules per liter
MJ/L = BTU/gal × 0.0002787162699Multiply the value in BTU per gallon by 0.0002787162699. To go the other way, multiply by 3,587.878096 (or divide by 0.0002787162699).
A BTU per US gallon is smaller than a megajoule per liter: it takes 3,587.878096 BTU per gallon to make one megajoule per liter.
Worked examples
- 1 BTU per US gallon1 BTU/gal × 0.0002787162699 = 0.0002787162699 MJ/L
- 5 BTU per gallon5 BTU/gal × 0.0002787162699 = 0.00139358135 MJ/L
- 10 BTU per gallon10 BTU/gal × 0.0002787162699 = 0.002787162699 MJ/L
- 20 BTU per gallon20 BTU/gal × 0.0002787162699 = 0.005574325399 MJ/L
- 100 BTU per gallon100 BTU/gal × 0.0002787162699 = 0.02787162699 MJ/L
BTU per gallon to megajoules per liter conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| BTU per gallon (BTU/gal) | Megajoules per liter (MJ/L) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 BTU/gal | 0.000027871627 MJ/L |
| 0.25 BTU/gal | 0.000069679067 MJ/L |
| 0.5 BTU/gal | 0.00013935813 MJ/L |
| 1 BTU/gal | 0.00027871627 MJ/L |
| 2 BTU/gal | 0.00055743254 MJ/L |
| 3 BTU/gal | 0.00083614881 MJ/L |
| 4 BTU/gal | 0.0011148651 MJ/L |
| 5 BTU/gal | 0.0013935813 MJ/L |
| 6 BTU/gal | 0.0016722976 MJ/L |
| 7 BTU/gal | 0.0019510139 MJ/L |
| 8 BTU/gal | 0.0022297302 MJ/L |
| 9 BTU/gal | 0.0025084464 MJ/L |
| 10 BTU/gal | 0.0027871627 MJ/L |
| BTU per gallon (BTU/gal) | Megajoules per liter (MJ/L) |
|---|---|
| 12 BTU/gal | 0.0033445952 MJ/L |
| 15 BTU/gal | 0.004180744 MJ/L |
| 20 BTU/gal | 0.0055743254 MJ/L |
| 25 BTU/gal | 0.0069679067 MJ/L |
| 30 BTU/gal | 0.0083614881 MJ/L |
| 40 BTU/gal | 0.011148651 MJ/L |
| 50 BTU/gal | 0.013935813 MJ/L |
| 75 BTU/gal | 0.02090372 MJ/L |
| 100 BTU/gal | 0.027871627 MJ/L |
| 250 BTU/gal | 0.069679067 MJ/L |
| 500 BTU/gal | 0.13935813 MJ/L |
| 1,000 BTU/gal | 0.27871627 MJ/L |
About the units
BTU per US gallon (BTU/gal)
The BTU per US gallon (BTU/gal) is a unit of fuel efficiency by volume in the US customary system. One BTU per US gallon equals 278,716.2699 joules per cubic meter (J/m³).
Megajoule per liter (MJ/L)
The megajoule per liter (MJ/L) is a unit of fuel efficiency by volume in the metric system. One megajoule per liter equals 1,000,000,000 joules per cubic meter (J/m³).
Frequently asked questions
How many megajoules per liter are in one BTU per US gallon?
There are 0.0002787162699 megajoules per liter in one BTU per US gallon, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert BTU per gallon to megajoules per liter?
Multiply the number of BTU per gallon by 0.0002787162699. For example, 10 BTU/gal × 0.0002787162699 = 0.002787162699 MJ/L.
How many BTU per gallon are in one megajoule per liter?
One megajoule per liter equals 3,587.878096 BTU per gallon. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.0002787162699.
What is 10 BTU per gallon in megajoules per liter?
10 BTU/gal = 0.002787162699 MJ/L.
Is this BTU/gal to MJ/L converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.