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Calorie (thermochemical) to British thermal unit (IT) Converter
Use this page to convert calorie (thermochemical) values into british thermal unit (it), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cal = 0.00396566683139092 BTU
1 BTU = 252.164400721797 cal
Example: 120 cal = 0.47588001976691 BTU
Calorie (thermochemical)
A thermochemical calorie equals 4.184 joules.
History: Calories originated in heat measurement and thermodynamics.
Current use: Calories appear in chemistry and some older references.
Also written as cal, calorie, calories.
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.
Calorie (thermochemical) to British thermal unit (IT) table
| Calorie (thermochemical) [cal] | British thermal unit (IT) [BTU] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cal | 0.0000396566683139092 BTU |
| 0.1 cal | 0.000396566683139092 BTU |
| 1 cal | 0.00396566683139092 BTU |
| 2 cal | 0.00793133366278184 BTU |
| 5 cal | 0.0198283341569546 BTU |
| 10 cal | 0.0396566683139092 BTU |
| 20 cal | 0.0793133366278184 BTU |
| 50 cal | 0.198283341569546 BTU |
| 100 cal | 0.396566683139092 BTU |
Frequently asked questions
How many British thermal unit (IT) (BTU) are in one Calorie (thermochemical) (cal)?
One Calorie (thermochemical) equals 0.00396566683139092 British thermal unit (IT).
How do you convert Calorie (thermochemical) to British thermal unit (IT)?
Multiply the Calorie (thermochemical) value by 0.00396566683139092 to get the result in British thermal unit (IT).
How do you convert British thermal unit (IT) back to Calorie (thermochemical)?
Multiply the British thermal unit (IT) value by 252.164400721797 to get back to Calorie (thermochemical).
What is 120 Calorie (thermochemical) in British thermal unit (IT)?
120 Calorie (thermochemical) equals 0.47588001976691 British thermal unit (IT).