British Thermal Unit (BTU) to Kilocalorie (kcal) Conversion
Convert british thermal unit (btu) to kilocalorie (kcal) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 British Thermal Unit (BTU) = 0 Kilocalorie (kcal)
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About British Thermal Unit (BTU) to Kilocalorie (kcal) Conversion
Converting from British Thermal Unit (BTU) to Kilocalorie (kcal) is a common energy conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between british thermal unit (btu) and kilocalorie (kcal), 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.
Kilocalorie (kcal)
Definition: A kilocalorie (kcal) equals 1000 calories (4184 joules), often called a 'Calorie' (with capital C) in nutrition.
History: Adopted for food energy measurements in the late 19th century.
Current use: Standard unit for food energy in the United States and some other countries.
Details
- From: British Thermal Unit (BTU)
- To: Kilocalorie (kcal)
- Formula: 1 BTU = 0.2521653920 kcal
- Example: 25 BTU = 6.3041347992 kcal
British Thermal Unit (BTU) to Kilocalorie (kcal) Conversion Table
| British Thermal Unit (BTU) | Kilocalorie (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0025216539 |
| 0.1 | 0.0252165392 |
| 1 | 0.252165392 |
| 2 | 0.5043307839 |
| 3 | 0.7564961759 |
| 5 | 1.2608269598 |
| 10 | 2.5216539197 |
| 20 | 5.0433078394 |
| 50 | 12.6082695985 |
| 100 | 25.2165391969 |
| 1000 | 252.1653919694 |