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Kilocalorie per kilogram to British thermal unit per pound Conversion
1 kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg) is equal to 1.8 British thermal unit per pound (Btu/lb).
1 kcal/kg = 1.8 Btu/lb
or
1 Btu/lb = 0.5555555556 kcal/kg
Formula
To convert a specific energy from kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg) to British thermal unit per pound (Btu/lb), multiply the specific energy in kilocalorie per kilogram by 1.8
s(Btu/lb) = s(kcal/kg) × 1.8
Examples:
Convert 250 kilocalorie per kilogram to British thermal unit per pound:
s(Btu/lb) = 250kcal/kg × 1.8 = 450 Btu/lb
Conversion table
| 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 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilocalorie per kilogram to British thermal unit per pound?
Multiply the value in kilocalorie per kilogram by 1.8 to get the result in British thermal unit per pound. For example, 5 kcal/kg × 1.8 = 9 Btu/lb.
How many British thermal unit per pound are in 1 kilocalorie per kilogram?
1 kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg) is equal to 1.8 British thermal unit per pound (Btu/lb).
How do I convert British thermal unit per pound back to kilocalorie per kilogram?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in British thermal unit per pound by 1.8 to get the result in kilocalorie per kilogram.
How accurate is the kilocalorie per kilogram to British thermal unit per pound 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:
