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

What is Kilocalorie (kcal)

A Kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy commonly used in nutrition to measure the energy content in food. One kilocalorie is equivalent to 1,000 calories. It is also used in the field of physics to quantify energy content in thermal and mechanical systems.

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 other countries. It is defined as the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit at standard atmospheric pressure.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Kilocalorie (kcal) to British Thermal Unit, ISO (BTU), you can use the following formulas:

• 1(kcal)=3.970413(BTU)

• To convert Kilocalories to BTU, multiply the Kilocalories by 3.970413.

• 1(BTU)=0.251863(kcal)

• To convert BTU to Kilocalories, multiply the BTU by 0.251863.

Examples

• 8 Kilocalories to BTU: 8(kcal)=31.7633(BTU)

• 3 BTU to Kilocalories: 3(BTU)=0.755589(kcal)

• 10 Kilocalories to BTU: 10(kcal)=39.70413(BTU)

Use this page to perform the conversion from Kilocalorie (kcal) to British Thermal Unit, ISO (BTU).