Converting BTU to Kilocalorie | Energy

What is British Thermal Unit, International (BTU)

A British Thermal Unit, International (BTU), is a unit of energy commonly used in the United States and other countries. It is defined as the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.

What is Kilocalorie (kcal)

A Kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy commonly used in nutrition to quantify the amount of energy provided by food. It is equivalent to the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from BTU to Kilocalorie (kcal), you can use the following formula:

Kilocalorie (kcal)=British Thermal Unit (BTU)×0.2519958

To convert from Kilocalorie to BTU, you can use the formula:

British Thermal Unit (BTU)=Kilocalorie (kcal)×3.968321

Examples

1. Converting 10 BTU to Kilocalorie:

10 BTU=10×0.2519958=2.519958 kcal

2. Converting 7 Kilocalorie to British Thermal Unit:

7 kcal=7×3.968321=27.77825 BTU

3. Converting 14 BTU to Kilocalorie:

14 BTU=14×0.2519958=3.527941 kcal

By using these conversion formulas, you can easily switch between BTU and Kilocalorie measurements in the energy category.