British Thermal Units to Kilocalories

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Quick reference

British Thermal Units (btu)Kilocalories (kcal)

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