Kilocalorie to BTU
1 Kilocalorie = 3.96831 BTU
Conversion Formula
To convert Kilocalorie to BTU, multiply the value by 3.96831.
Kilocalorie × 3.96831 = BTU
Quick Reference
| kcal | BTU |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.96831 |
| 5 | 19.8415 |
| 10 | 39.6831 |
| 25 | 99.2076 |
| 50 | 198.415 |
| 100 | 396.831 |
| 500 | 1984.15 |
| 1000 | 3968.31 |
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.
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.
How many btu are in a kilocalorie?
There are 3.96831 btu in 1 kilocalorie.