British Thermal Units to Kilocalories Converter (BTU to kcal)

1 BTU = 0.252164 kcal

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Formula

To convert British thermal units to kilocalories, multiply the value by 0.252164401.

kcal = BTU × 0.252164401

Example calculation

Convert 5 BTU to kcal:

5 BTU × 0.252164401 = 1.26082 kcal

Conversion table

British thermal units → kilocalories
BTUkcal
10.2522
20.5043
30.7565
41.0087
51.2608
61.5130
71.7652
82.0173
92.2695
102.5216
153.7825
205.0433
256.3041
307.5649
358.8258
4010.0866
4511.3474
5012.6082
5513.8690
6015.1299
6516.3907
7017.6515
7518.9123
8020.1732
8521.4340
9022.6948
9523.9556
10025.2164
20050.4329
500126.0822
1000252.1644
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About the units

British Thermal Unit (BTU)
Used for heating, cooling and gas in the US. The IT BTU is about 1,055.056 joules.
Kilocalorie (kcal)
The "food calorie" on nutrition labels. Equal to 4,184 joules.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert British thermal units to kilocalories?
To convert British thermal units to kilocalories, multiply the value by 0.252164401.
How many kilocalories are in 1 British thermal unit?
1 British thermal unit equals 0.252164 kcal.
How many kilocalories are in 10 British thermal units?
10 BTU equals 2.52164 kcal.
How do I convert kilocalories back to British thermal units?
Use the reverse converter: 1 kilocalorie equals 3.96567 BTU.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.

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