Kilocalories to British Thermal Units Converter
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How to convert Kilocalories to British Thermal Units
Multiply the kilocalories value by 3.96565: 1 kcal = 3.96565 BTU. Going the other way, 1 BTU = 0.252165 kcal, so divide by 3.96565 or use the British Thermal Units to Kilocalories converter.
About these units
Kilocalories (kcal)
A kilocalorie is 1,000 calories, or 4,184 joules. It is the Calorie written with a capital C on food labels and in diet guidance.
British Thermal Units (BTU)
A British thermal unit is the energy needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, about 1,055 joules. Heating and air-conditioning capacities are rated in BTU per hour.
Kilocalories to British Thermal Units conversion table
| Kilocalories (kcal) | British Thermal Units (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 3.96565 BTU |
| 2 kcal | 7.9313 BTU |
| 3 kcal | 11.897 BTU |
| 4 kcal | 15.8626 BTU |
| 5 kcal | 19.8283 BTU |
| 10 kcal | 39.6565 BTU |
| 20 kcal | 79.313 BTU |
| 25 kcal | 99.1413 BTU |
| 50 kcal | 198.283 BTU |
| 100 kcal | 396.565 BTU |
| 500 kcal | 1,982.83 BTU |
| 1,000 kcal | 3,965.65 BTU |
More kilocalories conversions
- Kilocalories to Calories1 kcal = 1,000 cal
- Kilocalories to Calories Nutritional1 kcal = 1 Cal
- Kilocalories to Thermochemical Calories1 kcal = 1,000 calth
- Kilocalories to Joules1 kcal = 4,184 J
- Kilocalories to Watt Hours1 kcal = 1.16222 Wh
- Kilocalories to Ergs1 kcal = 4.184e+10 erg
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