How to Convert BTU to Kilocalories
To convert btu to kilocalories, divide the value by 3.9657.
The Formula
Kilocalories = BTU ÷ 3.9657
Key Fact
1 kilocalorie = 3.9657 btu
Tip: To convert kilocalories back to btu, multiply by 3.9657.
BTU to Kilocalories
Convert btu (BTU) to kilocalories (kcal) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
BTU
kcal
1 BTU = 0.25217 kcal
Full precision:0.25217 kcal
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 btu to kilocalories, we divide by 3.9657 because one kilocalorie equals exactly 3.9657 btu.
1 kilocalorie = 3.9657 btu
Since there are 3.9657 btu in every kilocalorie, we divide our value by this factor:
1 ÷ 3.9657 = 0.25217 kilocalories
So 1 btu = 0.25217 kilocalories.
Quick check: 0.25217 × 3.9657 = 1 btu
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 BTU = 0.25217 kcal
1 ÷ 3.9657 = 0.25217
1 ÷ 3.9657 = 0.25217
Example 2: 5 BTU = 1.2608 kcal
5 ÷ 3.9657 = 1.2608
5 ÷ 3.9657 = 1.2608
Example 3: 10 BTU = 2.5217 kcal
10 ÷ 3.9657 = 2.5217
10 ÷ 3.9657 = 2.5217
BTU to Kilocalories Table
| BTU | Kilocalories |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU | 0.25217 kcal |
| 2 BTU | 0.50433 kcal |
| 5 BTU | 1.2608 kcal |
| 10 BTU | 2.5217 kcal |
| 20 BTU | 5.0433 kcal |
| 25 BTU | 6.3041 kcal |
| 50 BTU | 12.6083 kcal |
| 100 BTU | 25.2165 kcal |
| 250 BTU | 63.0413 kcal |
| 500 BTU | 126.083 kcal |
| 1000 BTU | 252.165 kcal |
1 British Thermal Unit in Other Units
| Unit | 1 BTU = |
|---|---|
| BTU to Joules | 1055.06 J |
| BTU to Kilojoules | 1.0551 kJ |
| BTU to Megajoules | 0.0010551 MJ |
| BTU to Gigajoules | 0.00000106 GJ |
| BTU to Watt-hours | 0.29307 Wh |
| BTU to Kilowatt-hours | 0.00029307 kWh |
| BTU to Megawatt-hours | 2.9307e-7 MWh |
| BTU to Calories | 252.165 cal |
| BTU to Kilocalories | 0.25217 kcal |
| BTU to Therms | 0.00001 therm |
| BTU to Foot-pounds | 778.171 ft·lb |
| BTU to Electronvolts | 6.5852e+21 eV |
| BTU to Ergs | 1.0551e+10 erg |