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British thermal unit per pound to kilocalorie per kilogram Conversion
1 British thermal unit per pound (Btu/lb) is equal to 0.5555555556 kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg).
1 Btu/lb = 0.5555555556 kcal/kg
or
1 kcal/kg = 1.8 Btu/lb
Formula
To convert a specific energy from British thermal unit per pound (Btu/lb) to kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg), divide the specific energy in British thermal unit per pound by 1.8
s(kcal/kg) = s(Btu/lb) / 1.8
Examples:
Convert 500 British thermal unit per pound to kilocalorie per kilogram:
s(kcal/kg) = 500Btu/lb / 1.8 = 277.7777778 kcal/kg
Conversion table
| British thermal unit per pound (Btu/lb) | Kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/lb | 0.555555556 kcal/kg |
| 2 Btu/lb | 1.111111111 kcal/kg |
| 3 Btu/lb | 1.666666667 kcal/kg |
| 5 Btu/lb | 2.777777778 kcal/kg |
| 10 Btu/lb | 5.555555556 kcal/kg |
| 20 Btu/lb | 11.111111111 kcal/kg |
| 25 Btu/lb | 13.888888889 kcal/kg |
| 50 Btu/lb | 27.777777778 kcal/kg |
| 100 Btu/lb | 55.555555556 kcal/kg |
| 250 Btu/lb | 138.888888889 kcal/kg |
| 500 Btu/lb | 277.777777778 kcal/kg |
| 1000 Btu/lb | 555.555555556 kcal/kg |
| Kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg) | British thermal unit per pound (Btu/lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/kg | 1.8 Btu/lb |
| 2 kcal/kg | 3.6 Btu/lb |
| 3 kcal/kg | 5.4 Btu/lb |
| 5 kcal/kg | 9 Btu/lb |
| 10 kcal/kg | 18 Btu/lb |
| 20 kcal/kg | 36 Btu/lb |
| 25 kcal/kg | 45 Btu/lb |
| 50 kcal/kg | 90 Btu/lb |
| 100 kcal/kg | 180 Btu/lb |
| 250 kcal/kg | 450 Btu/lb |
| 500 kcal/kg | 900 Btu/lb |
| 1000 kcal/kg | 1800 Btu/lb |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert British thermal unit per pound to kilocalorie per kilogram?
Divide the value in British thermal unit per pound by 1.8 to get the result in kilocalorie per kilogram. For example, 5 Btu/lb ÷ 1.8 = 2.777777778 kcal/kg.
How many kilocalorie per kilogram are in 1 British thermal unit per pound?
1 British thermal unit per pound (Btu/lb) is equal to 0.555555556 kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg).
How do I convert kilocalorie per kilogram back to British thermal unit per pound?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in kilocalorie per kilogram by 1.8 to get the result in British thermal unit per pound.
How accurate is the British thermal unit per pound to kilocalorie per kilogram conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 1.8 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
