Kilocalorie (kcal) to British Thermal Unit (BTU) Conversion
Convert kilocalorie (kcal) to british thermal unit (btu) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Kilocalorie (kcal) = 0 British Thermal Unit (BTU)
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About Kilocalorie (kcal) to British Thermal Unit (BTU) Conversion
Converting from Kilocalorie (kcal) to British Thermal Unit (BTU) is a common energy conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between kilocalorie (kcal) and british thermal unit (btu), providing instant results with high precision.
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.
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.
Details
- From: Kilocalorie (kcal)
- To: British Thermal Unit (BTU)
- Formula: 1 kcal = 3.9656512426 BTU
- Example: 25 kcal = 99.1412810646 BTU
Kilocalorie (kcal) to British Thermal Unit (BTU) Conversion Table
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | British Thermal Unit (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0396565124 |
| 0.1 | 0.3965651243 |
| 1 | 3.9656512426 |
| 2 | 7.9313024852 |
| 3 | 11.8969537278 |
| 5 | 19.8282562129 |
| 10 | 39.6565124258 |
| 20 | 79.3130248517 |
| 50 | 198.2825621292 |
| 100 | 396.5651242583 |
| 1000 | 3965.6512425834 |