Converting from Kilocalorie (kcal) to British Thermal Unit, International (BTU) | Energy

What is Kilocalorie (kcal)

A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy commonly used to quantify the amount of energy in food. It is also used in the field of physics to measure the energy content of fuels and other substances. One kilocalorie is equal to 3.968321 British Thermal Units (BTU).

What is British Thermal Unit, International (BTU)

The British Thermal Unit (BTU) is a unit of energy used in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is commonly used in the heating and cooling industry to measure the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. One BTU is equal to 0.2519958 kilocalories.

Conversion Formulas

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

BTU=kcal×3.968321

Conversely, to convert from BTU to kilocalories, use this formula:

kcal=BTU×0.2519958

Examples

• 2 kilocalories is equal to 7.936641 BTU.
• 11 kilocalories is equal to 43.65153 BTU.
• 3 kilocalories is equal to 11.90496 BTU.

This information can be helpful when working with energy values in different units. Remember to use the conversion formulas to accurately convert between kilocalories and BTU when needed.