Convert kilocalories to BTU
kilocalories to British thermal units. Enter a value to convert, or use the kilocalories to BTU chart further down the page.
1 kilocalorie equals 3.96567 British thermal units. Going the other way, 1 British thermal unit = 0.252164 kilocalories.
How to convert kilocalories to BTU
To convert kilocalories to British thermal units, multiply the kilocalorie value by 3.965666831. You can also divide by 0.2521644007 to get the same answer.
BTU = kcal × 3.965666831
Worked example
Convert 15 kcal to British thermal units:
15 kcal = 59.485 BTU
kilocalories to BTU conversion chart
Use this kilocalories to BTU table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilocalories (kcal) | British thermal units (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kcal | 0.0396567 BTU |
| 0.1 kcal | 0.396567 BTU |
| 1 kcal | 3.96567 BTU |
| 2 kcal | 7.93133 BTU |
| 3 kcal | 11.897 BTU |
| 5 kcal | 19.8283 BTU |
| 10 kcal | 39.6567 BTU |
| 20 kcal | 79.3133 BTU |
| 50 kcal | 198.283 BTU |
| 100 kcal | 396.567 BTU |
| 1,000 kcal | 3,965.67 BTU |
What is a kilocalorie?
The kilocalorie, written kcal or capital-C Calorie, is 1,000 thermochemical calories — the unit meant by “calories” on food packaging.
What is a British thermal unit?
The BTU is the energy needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit — about 1,055 joules. It rates heating and air-conditioning equipment in the US.
Frequently asked questions
How many BTU are in a kilocalorie?
1 kilocalories equals 3.96567 BTU. Going the other way, 1 BTU is 0.252164 kilocalories.
How do you convert kilocalories to BTU?
To convert kilocalories to British thermal units, multiply the kilocalorie value by 3.965666831. You can also divide by 0.2521644007 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kilocalories in BTU?
10 kilocalories equals 39.6567 BTU. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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