Kilocalories to British thermal units Converter
Convert kilocalories (kcal) to british thermal units (BTU) instantly. Energy conversions link food labels in kJ and kcal, SP Group bills in kWh and air-conditioner capacity in BTU.
Result
- British thermal units
- 3.9657 BTU
How to use the kilocalories to british thermal units converter
- Enter the kilocalories (kcal).
- The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
- Read the british thermal units first, then the supporting figures below it.
Formula
British thermal units = kilocalories × 3.9656668412
Worked example
For example, with these inputs:
- Kilocalories (kcal): 1
the calculator returns:
- British thermal units: 3.9657 BTU
Kilocalories to British thermal units table
| Kilocalories | British thermal units |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 3.9657 BTU |
| 2 kcal | 7.9313 BTU |
| 5 kcal | 19.8283 BTU |
| 10 kcal | 39.6567 BTU |
| 20 kcal | 79.3133 BTU |
| 25 kcal | 99.1417 BTU |
| 50 kcal | 198.2833 BTU |
| 100 kcal | 396.5667 BTU |
| 250 kcal | 991.4167 BTU |
| 500 kcal | 1,982.83 BTU |
| 1,000 kcal | 3,965.67 BTU |
About this conversion
Energy conversions link food labels in kJ and kcal, SP Group bills in kWh and air-conditioner capacity in BTU.
Many conversion factors are exact by definition. The inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres since 1959, and the pound as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, so conversions involving them can be as precise as you need.
Unit conversion is simply multiplication by a fixed ratio. The ratio between two units of the same quantity never changes, so once you know it you can convert any value in either direction.
Frequently asked questions
How many british thermal units are in one kilocalorie?
1 kcal = 3.9657 BTU.
How do I convert kcal to BTU?
British thermal units = kilocalories × 3.9656668412.