British Thermal Unit (BTU) to Calorie (cal) Conversion
Convert british thermal unit (btu) to calorie (cal) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 British Thermal Unit (BTU) = 0 Calorie (cal)
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About British Thermal Unit (BTU) to Calorie (cal) Conversion
Converting from British Thermal Unit (BTU) to Calorie (cal) is a common energy conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between british thermal unit (btu) and calorie (cal), providing instant results with high precision.
British Thermal Unit (BTU)
Definition: The British thermal unit (BTU) is defined as the heat required to raise 1 pound of water by 1°F (≈1055 joules).
History: Developed in the British engineering tradition during the Industrial Revolution.
Current use: Common in HVAC systems, power generation, and US appliance ratings.
Calorie (cal)
Definition: A calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C at standard pressure (equals 4.184 joules).
History: First defined by Nicolas Clément in 1824, used in early thermochemistry.
Current use: Still used in chemistry and some engineering fields.
Details
- From: British Thermal Unit (BTU)
- To: Calorie (cal)
- Formula: 1 BTU = 252.1653919694 cal
- Example: 25 BTU = 6304.1347992352 cal
British Thermal Unit (BTU) to Calorie (cal) Conversion Table
| British Thermal Unit (BTU) | Calorie (cal) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 2.5216539197 |
| 0.1 | 25.2165391969 |
| 1 | 252.1653919694 |
| 2 | 504.3307839388 |
| 3 | 756.4961759082 |
| 5 | 1260.826959847 |
| 10 | 2521.6539196941 |
| 20 | 5043.3078393881 |
| 50 | 12608.2695984704 |
| 100 | 25216.5391969407 |
| 1000 | 252165.3919694073 |