How to Convert Kilocalories to BTU
To convert kilocalories to btu, multiply the value by 3.9657.
The Formula
BTU = Kilocalories × 3.9657
Key Fact
1 kilocalorie = 3.9657 btu
Tip: To convert btu back to kilocalories, divide by 3.9657.
Kilocalories to BTU
Convert kilocalories (kcal) to btu (BTU) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
kcal
BTU
1 kcal = 3.9657 BTU
Full precision:3.9657 BTU
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 kilocalories to btu, we multiply by 3.9657 because one kilocalorie equals exactly 3.9657 btu.
1 kilocalorie = 3.9657 btu
Since each kilocalorie contains 3.9657 btu, we multiply our value by this factor:
1 × 3.9657 = 3.9657 btu
So 1 kilocalories = 3.9657 btu.
Quick check: 3.9657 ÷ 3.9657 = 1 kilocalories
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 kcal = 3.9657 BTU
1 × 3.9657 = 3.9657
1 × 3.9657 = 3.9657
Example 2: 5 kcal = 19.8283 BTU
5 × 3.9657 = 19.8283
5 × 3.9657 = 19.8283
Example 3: 10 kcal = 39.6565 BTU
10 × 3.9657 = 39.6565
10 × 3.9657 = 39.6565
Kilocalories to BTU Table
| Kilocalories | BTU |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 3.9657 BTU |
| 2 kcal | 7.9313 BTU |
| 5 kcal | 19.8283 BTU |
| 10 kcal | 39.6565 BTU |
| 20 kcal | 79.313 BTU |
| 25 kcal | 99.1413 BTU |
| 50 kcal | 198.283 BTU |
| 100 kcal | 396.565 BTU |
| 250 kcal | 991.413 BTU |
| 500 kcal | 1982.83 BTU |
| 1000 kcal | 3965.65 BTU |
1 Kilocalorie in Other Units
| Unit | 1 kcal = |
|---|---|
| Kilocalories to Joules | 4184 J |
| Kilocalories to Kilojoules | 4.184 kJ |
| Kilocalories to Megajoules | 0.004184 MJ |
| Kilocalories to Gigajoules | 0.00000418 GJ |
| Kilocalories to Watt-hours | 1.1622 Wh |
| Kilocalories to Kilowatt-hours | 0.0011622 kWh |
| Kilocalories to Megawatt-hours | 0.00000116 MWh |
| Kilocalories to Calories | 1000 cal |
| Kilocalories to BTU | 3.9657 BTU |
| Kilocalories to Therms | 0.00003966 therm |
| Kilocalories to Foot-pounds | 3085.96 ft·lb |
| Kilocalories to Electronvolts | 2.6114e+22 eV |
| Kilocalories to Ergs | 4.184e+10 erg |