British Thermal Units to Kilocalories
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Quick reference
| British Thermal Units (btu) | Kilocalories (kcal) |
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Formula
Kilocalories = british thermal units × 0.25216539
Multiply the british thermal units value by 0.25216539196940724 to get kilocalories. To reverse — divide kilocalories by 0.25216539196940724 to get british thermal units.
About this conversion
The British Thermal Unit (BTU) is the energy needed to raise one pound of water by 1°F, equal to approximately 1,055 joules. Widely used in HVAC and heating systems. Learn more →
The kilocalorie (kcal), also called a food calorie or Calorie, equals 1,000 calories and is used in nutrition. Learn more →
Source: NIST International Reference