Converting from British Thermal Unit, ISO (BTU) to Megacalorie (Mcal) | Energy

What is British Thermal Unit, ISO (BTU)

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

What is Megacalorie (Mcal)

The Megacalorie (Mcal) is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to one million calories, where one calorie is defined as the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion formulas between BTU and Mcal are as follows: 1 BTU = 0.000251863 Mcal 1 Mcal = 3970.413 BTU

Examples

1. Converting 6 BTU to Mcal:

6(BTU)×0.000251863=0.001511178(Mcal)

2. Converting 2 Mcal to BTU:

2(Mcal)×3970.413=7940.825(BTU)

3. Converting 13 BTU to Mcal:

13(BTU)×0.000251863=0.003274219(Mcal)

Conclusion

Use the provided formulas and examples to easily convert between British Thermal Units (BTU) and Megacalories (Mcal) for your energy calculations.