How to convert megajoules per liter to BTU per gallon
BTU/gal = MJ/L × 3,587.878096Multiply the value in megajoules per liter by 3,587.878096. To go the other way, multiply by 0.0002787162699 (or divide by 3,587.878096).
A megajoule per liter is larger than a BTU per US gallon: one megajoule per liter contains 3,587.878096 BTU per gallon.
Worked examples
- 1 megajoule per liter1 MJ/L × 3,587.878096 = 3,587.878096 BTU/gal
- 5 megajoules per liter5 MJ/L × 3,587.878096 = 17,939.39048 BTU/gal
- 10 megajoules per liter10 MJ/L × 3,587.878096 = 35,878.78096 BTU/gal
- 20 megajoules per liter20 MJ/L × 3,587.878096 = 71,757.56193 BTU/gal
- 100 megajoules per liter100 MJ/L × 3,587.878096 = 358,787.8096 BTU/gal
Megajoules per liter to BTU per gallon conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Megajoules per liter (MJ/L) | BTU per gallon (BTU/gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 MJ/L | 358.78781 BTU/gal |
| 0.25 MJ/L | 896.96952 BTU/gal |
| 0.5 MJ/L | 1,793.939 BTU/gal |
| 1 MJ/L | 3,587.8781 BTU/gal |
| 2 MJ/L | 7,175.7562 BTU/gal |
| 3 MJ/L | 10,763.634 BTU/gal |
| 4 MJ/L | 14,351.512 BTU/gal |
| 5 MJ/L | 17,939.39 BTU/gal |
| 6 MJ/L | 21,527.269 BTU/gal |
| 7 MJ/L | 25,115.147 BTU/gal |
| 8 MJ/L | 28,703.025 BTU/gal |
| 9 MJ/L | 32,290.903 BTU/gal |
| 10 MJ/L | 35,878.781 BTU/gal |
| Megajoules per liter (MJ/L) | BTU per gallon (BTU/gal) |
|---|---|
| 12 MJ/L | 43,054.537 BTU/gal |
| 15 MJ/L | 53,818.171 BTU/gal |
| 20 MJ/L | 71,757.562 BTU/gal |
| 25 MJ/L | 89,696.952 BTU/gal |
| 30 MJ/L | 107,636.34 BTU/gal |
| 40 MJ/L | 143,515.12 BTU/gal |
| 50 MJ/L | 179,393.9 BTU/gal |
| 75 MJ/L | 269,090.86 BTU/gal |
| 100 MJ/L | 358,787.81 BTU/gal |
| 250 MJ/L | 896,969.52 BTU/gal |
| 500 MJ/L | 1,793,939 BTU/gal |
| 1,000 MJ/L | 3,587,878.1 BTU/gal |
About the units
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).
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).
Frequently asked questions
How many BTU per gallon are in one megajoule per liter?
There are 3,587.878096 BTU per gallon in one megajoule per liter, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert megajoules per liter to BTU per gallon?
Multiply the number of megajoules per liter by 3,587.878096. For example, 10 MJ/L × 3,587.878096 = 35,878.78096 BTU/gal.
How many megajoules per liter are in one BTU per US gallon?
One BTU per US gallon equals 0.0002787162699 megajoules per liter. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 3,587.878096.
What is 10 megajoules per liter in BTU per gallon?
10 MJ/L = 35,878.78096 BTU/gal.
Is this MJ/L to BTU/gal 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.