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British thermal unit (IT) to Kilocalorie (IT) Converter
Use this page to convert british thermal unit (it) values into kilocalorie (it), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 BTU = 0.251995761111111 kcal IT
1 kcal IT = 3.9683207193278 BTU
Example: 120 BTU = 30.2394913333333 kcal IT
British thermal unit (IT)
One BTU is the heat needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit under defined conditions.
History: It comes from older heating and steam engineering practice.
Current use: BTU is used in HVAC, heating, and appliance ratings.
Also written as BTU, btu, btus, British thermal units.
Kilocalorie (IT)
A kilocalorie (IT) equals 4,186.8 joules.
History: The International Table calorie is one standardized calorie definition used in thermodynamics.
Current use: Kilocalories are used in nutrition, thermodynamics, and energy comparisons.
Also written as kcal IT, kcal, kilocalorie, kilocalories.
British thermal unit (IT) to Kilocalorie (IT) table
| British thermal unit (IT) [BTU] | Kilocalorie (IT) [kcal IT] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 BTU | 0.00251995761111111 kcal IT |
| 0.1 BTU | 0.0251995761111111 kcal IT |
| 1 BTU | 0.251995761111111 kcal IT |
| 2 BTU | 0.503991522222222 kcal IT |
| 5 BTU | 1.25997880555556 kcal IT |
| 10 BTU | 2.51995761111111 kcal IT |
| 20 BTU | 5.03991522222222 kcal IT |
| 50 BTU | 12.5997880555556 kcal IT |
| 100 BTU | 25.1995761111111 kcal IT |
Frequently asked questions
How many Kilocalorie (IT) (kcal IT) are in one British thermal unit (IT) (BTU)?
One British thermal unit (IT) equals 0.251995761111111 Kilocalorie (IT).
How do you convert British thermal unit (IT) to Kilocalorie (IT)?
Multiply the British thermal unit (IT) value by 0.251995761111111 to get the result in Kilocalorie (IT).
How do you convert Kilocalorie (IT) back to British thermal unit (IT)?
Multiply the Kilocalorie (IT) value by 3.9683207193278 to get back to British thermal unit (IT).
What is 120 British thermal unit (IT) in Kilocalorie (IT)?
120 British thermal unit (IT) equals 30.2394913333333 Kilocalorie (IT).