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BTU to Kilocalorie

1 BTU = 0.251997 Kilocalorie


Conversion Formula

To convert BTU to Kilocalorie, multiply the value by 0.251997.

BTU × 0.251997 = Kilocalorie

Quick Reference

BTU kcal
1 0.251997
5 1.25998
10 2.51997
25 6.29992
50 12.5998
100 25.1997
500 125.998
1000 251.997

What is BTU?

The British thermal unit (symbol: BTU) is a traditional unit of heat in the imperial system.

It is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.

Common Uses

BTUs are commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom to measure the heating and cooling capacity of air conditioners, furnaces, and other HVAC systems.

What is Kilocalorie?

The kilocalorie (symbol: kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 small calories.

It is often referred to as the food calorie or simply a Calorie (with a capital C) in nutritional contexts.

Common Uses

The kilocalorie is the standard unit used globally to represent the energy content of foods and the energy expenditure of physical activity in humans.

How many kilocalorie are in a btu?

There are 0.251997 kilocalorie in 1 btu.


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