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Calorie (IT) per gram to Btu (IT) per pound Converter
Use this page to convert calorie (it) per gram values into btu (it) per pound, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cal/g = 1.8 Btu/lb
1 Btu/lb = 0.555555555555556 cal/g
Example: 42000 cal/g = 75,600 Btu/lb
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Calorie (IT) per gram
A calorie (IT) per gram is represented in this converter as 4,186.8 joules per kilogram.
History: Calorie-per-mass measures come from calorimetry and heat measurement.
Current use: Calories per gram are used in nutrition, combustion, and thermal property comparisons.
Also written as cal/g.
Btu (IT) per pound
A Btu (IT) per pound is represented in this converter as 2,326 joules per kilogram.
History: BTU per pound comes from heating and fuel analysis in customary units.
Current use: BTU per pound is used in fuels, HVAC, combustion, and industrial heat calculations.
Also written as Btu/lb.
Calorie (IT) per gram to Btu (IT) per pound table
| Calorie (IT) per gram [cal/g] | Btu (IT) per pound [Btu/lb] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cal/g | 0.018 Btu/lb |
| 0.1 cal/g | 0.18 Btu/lb |
| 1 cal/g | 1.8 Btu/lb |
| 2 cal/g | 3.6 Btu/lb |
| 5 cal/g | 9 Btu/lb |
| 10 cal/g | 18 Btu/lb |
| 20 cal/g | 36 Btu/lb |
| 50 cal/g | 90 Btu/lb |
| 100 cal/g | 180 Btu/lb |
Frequently asked questions
How many Btu (IT) per pound (Btu/lb) are in one Calorie (IT) per gram (cal/g)?
One Calorie (IT) per gram equals 1.8 Btu (IT) per pound.
How do you convert Calorie (IT) per gram to Btu (IT) per pound?
Multiply the Calorie (IT) per gram value by 1.8 to get the result in Btu (IT) per pound.
How do you convert Btu (IT) per pound back to Calorie (IT) per gram?
Multiply the Btu (IT) per pound value by 0.555555555555556 to get back to Calorie (IT) per gram.
What is 42000 Calorie (IT) per gram in Btu (IT) per pound?
42000 Calorie (IT) per gram equals 75,600 Btu (IT) per pound.