kcal → BTU converter

Convert kilocalories to British thermal units (Energy)

1 kcal = 3.965666831 BTU · 1 BTU = 0.2521644007 kcal

100 kcal = 396.566683139 BTU

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Kilocalories to British thermal units Conversion

1 kilocalories (kcal) is equal to 3.965666831 British thermal units (BTU).

1 kcal = 3.965666831 BTU

or

1 BTU = 0.2521644007 kcal

Formula

To convert a energy from kilocalories (kcal) to British thermal units (BTU), multiply the energy in kilocalories by 3.965666831

e(BTU) = e(kcal) × 3.965666831

Examples:

Convert 100 kilocalories to British thermal units:

e(BTU) = 100kcal × 3.965666831 = 396.5666831 BTU

Conversion table

Kilocalories (kcal) British thermal units (BTU)
1 kcal 3.965666831 BTU
2 kcal 7.931333663 BTU
3 kcal 11.897000494 BTU
5 kcal 19.828334157 BTU
10 kcal 39.656668314 BTU
20 kcal 79.313336628 BTU
25 kcal 99.141670785 BTU
50 kcal 198.28334157 BTU
100 kcal 396.566683139 BTU
250 kcal 991.416707848 BTU
500 kcal 1982.833415695 BTU
1000 kcal 3965.666831391 BTU
British thermal units (BTU) Kilocalories (kcal)
1 BTU 0.252164401 kcal
2 BTU 0.504328801 kcal
3 BTU 0.756493202 kcal
5 BTU 1.260822004 kcal
10 BTU 2.521644007 kcal
20 BTU 5.043288014 kcal
25 BTU 6.304110018 kcal
50 BTU 12.608220036 kcal
100 BTU 25.216440072 kcal
250 BTU 63.04110018 kcal
500 BTU 126.082200361 kcal
1000 BTU 252.164400722 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilocalories to British thermal units?

Multiply the value in kilocalories by 3.965666831 to get the result in British thermal units. For example, 5 kcal × 3.965666831 = 19.828334157 BTU.

How many British thermal units are in 1 kilocalories?

1 kilocalories (kcal) is equal to 3.965666831 British thermal units (BTU).

How do I convert British thermal units back to kilocalories?

Use the inverse operation: divide the value in British thermal units by 3.965666831 to get the result in kilocalories.

How accurate is the kilocalories to British thermal units conversion?

The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 3.965666831 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: