BTU (th) to Rydberg Converter

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4.836752e+20

1 BTU = 4.836752e+20 Ry

Formula:

Ry = BTU × 4.836752e+20

With your value: 1 BTU = 4.836752e+20 Ry

How big is that?

Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in btu (th) so you can sanity-check the result.

Heartbeat (1/1.1e+3 your value)0.000948 BTU

Your value1.00 BTU

AA battery charge (9.5× your value)9.48 BTU

Slice of bread (2.7e+2× your value)266 BTU

Daily food intake (8.0e+3× your value)7.97e+3 BTU

Litre of petrol (3.2e+4× your value)3.24e+4 BTU

Other BTU (th) to Rydberg conversions

2 BTU to Ry 3 BTU to Ry 4 BTU to Ry 5 BTU to Ry 6 BTU to Ry 7 BTU to Ry 8 BTU to Ry

BTU (th) to Rydberg Conversion Table

BTU (th) (BTU)	Rydberg (Ry)
0.5	2.418376e+20
1	4.836752e+20
2	9.673504e+20
5	2.418376e+21
10	4.836752e+21
15	7.255128e+21
20	9.673504e+21
25	1.209188e+22
50	2.418376e+22
100	4.836752e+22
250	1.209188e+23
500	2.418376e+23
1000	4.836752e+23

Rydberg to BTU (th) Conversion Table

Rydberg (Ry)	BTU (th) (BTU)
0.5	1.033752e-21
1	2.067503e-21
2	4.135006e-21
5	1.033752e-20
10	2.067503e-20
15	3.101255e-20
20	4.135006e-20
25	5.168758e-20
50	1.033752e-19
100	2.067503e-19
250	5.168758e-19
500	1.033752e-18
1000	2.067503e-18

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

BTU (th) (BTU)

Energy

Exact conversion

The International Table BTU is exactly 1055.055 852 62 J.

Thermochemical and 39 °F BTU definitions differ by up to 0.2 %.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Rydberg (Ry)

Energy

Exact conversion

Derived from the joule (1 J = 1 kg·m²/s²). Thermochemical and IT calories, BTU and kWh are exact defined multiples.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert BTU (th) to Rydberg

To convert from BTU (th) (BTU) to Rydberg (Ry), multiply the value by 4.836752e+20.

Formula: Ry = BTU × 4.836752e+20

Reverse: BTU = Ry × 2.067503e-21

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in BTU (th). For example: 5 BTU
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 4.836752e+20
The result is: 2.418376e+21 Ry

About BTU (th)

The btu (th) (BTU) is a unit of energy and work. One btu (th) equals 1054.35 joules. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other energy unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: energy calculations, engineering and science, education.

About Rydberg

The rydberg (Ry) is a unit of energy and work. One rydberg equals 2.179872 × 10^-18 joules. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other energy unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: energy calculations, engineering and science, education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Rydberg are in 1 BTU (th)?

There are exactly 4.836752e+20 Rydberg in 1 BTU (th). This means the conversion factor from BTU (th) to Rydberg is 4.836752e+20.

What is the formula to convert BTU (th) to Rydberg?

The formula to convert BTU (th) to Rydberg is: Ry = BTU × 4.836752e+20. For example, to convert 10 BTU (th) to Rydberg, you would multiply 10 by 4.836752e+20.

What is a BTU (th)?