BTU to Calorie Converter
1 BTU = 252.17 cal
1 BTU = 252.17 cal
BTU to Calorie Table
| BTU (BTU) | Calorie (cal) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 2.5217 |
| 0.1 | 25.2165 |
| 1 | 252.17 |
| 2 | 504.33 |
| 5 | 1,260.83 |
| 10 | 2,521.65 |
| 20 | 5,043.31 |
| 50 | 12,608.27 |
| 100 | 25,216.54 |
| 500 | 126,082.7 |
| 1000 | 252,165.39 |
How to Convert BTU to Calorie
To convert BTU (BTU) to Calorie (cal), use the formula: 1 BTU = 252.17 cal.
For example, to convert 5 BTU to cal: 5 BTU = 1,260.83 cal. Similarly, 10 BTU = 2,521.65 cal, 25 BTU = 6,304.13 cal, and 100 BTU = 25,216.54 cal.
To convert in the other direction, 1 cal = 0.003966 BTU. Simply enter your value in either field above for instant bi-directional conversion.
What is a BTU?
A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is the energy needed to raise 1 pound of water by 1°F. BTUs are used in the US for heating/cooling system ratings and natural gas billing.
What is a Calorie?
A calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C. Small calories are used in chemistry and physics.
Common BTU to Calorie Conversions
Here are some frequently looked-up conversions between BTU and Calorie:
- 1 BTU = 252.17 cal
- 5 BTU = 1,260.83 cal
- 10 BTU = 2,521.65 cal
- 25 BTU = 6,304.13 cal
- 100 BTU = 25,216.54 cal