BTU to Kilocalories Converter
Conversion Formula
1 BTU = 0.252165392 Kilocalories1 Kilocalories = 3.9656512426 BTUBTU → Kilocalories
| BTU | Kilocalories |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU | 0.252165392 Kilocalories |
| 5 BTU | 1.2608269598 Kilocalories |
| 10 BTU | 2.5216539197 Kilocalories |
| 50 BTU | 12.6082695985 Kilocalories |
| 100 BTU | 25.2165391969 Kilocalories |
| 500 BTU | 126.0826959847 Kilocalories |
| 1000 BTU | 252.1653919694 Kilocalories |
About BTU
The BTU (British Thermal Unit) equals approximately 1,055.06 joules, defined as the heat needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. It is the primary unit for rating heating and cooling equipment in the United States, appearing on air conditioner specifications, furnace ratings, and energy efficiency labels. One BTU equals about 0.2931 watt-hours or roughly 0.252 kilocalories.
💡 1 BTU is about the energy to heat 1 pound of water by 1°F
About Kilocalories
The kilocalorie (kcal), commonly called the 'Calorie' on food labels, equals 1,000 calories or 4,184 joules, the standard unit for measuring dietary energy worldwide. When nutrition facts list '200 Calories,' they mean 200 kilocalories, representing the energy your body can extract from that food. One kilocalorie equals exactly 4.184 kilojoules, the figure used on food packaging in many countries.
💡 A kilocalorie (food Calorie) is about the energy in one banana
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 BTU? in Kilocalories?
1 BTU = 0.252165392 Kilocalories. Conversion Formula: 1 BTU = 0.252165392 Kilocalories.
How many Kilocalories in 1 BTU?
1 BTU = 0.252165392 Kilocalories. Use the converter above to calculate other values.
What is BTU?
The BTU (British Thermal Unit) equals approximately 1,055.06 joules, defined as the heat needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. It is the primary unit for rating heating and cooling equipment in the United States, appearing on air conditioner specifications, furnace ratings, and energy efficiency labels. One BTU equals about 0.2931 watt-hours or roughly 0.252 kilocalories.
What is Kilocalories?
The kilocalorie (kcal), commonly called the 'Calorie' on food labels, equals 1,000 calories or 4,184 joules, the standard unit for measuring dietary energy worldwide. When nutrition facts list '200 Calories,' they mean 200 kilocalories, representing the energy your body can extract from that food. One kilocalorie equals exactly 4.184 kilojoules, the figure used on food packaging in many countries.