BTU to Kilocalorie Converter
1 BTU = 0.252165 kcal
BTU to Kilocalorie Table
| BTU (BTU) | Kilocalorie (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.002522 |
| 0.1 | 0.025217 |
| 1 | 0.252165 |
| 2 | 0.504331 |
| 5 | 1.2608 |
| 10 | 2.5217 |
| 20 | 5.0433 |
| 50 | 12.6083 |
| 100 | 25.2165 |
| 500 | 126.08 |
| 1000 | 252.17 |
How to Convert BTU to Kilocalorie
To convert BTU (BTU) to Kilocalorie (kcal), use the formula: 1 BTU = 0.252165 kcal.
For example, to convert 5 BTU to kcal: 5 BTU = 1.2608 kcal. Similarly, 10 BTU = 2.5217 kcal, 25 BTU = 6.3041 kcal, and 100 BTU = 25.2165 kcal.
To convert in the other direction, 1 kcal = 3.9657 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 Kilocalorie?
A kilocalorie (kcal) equals 1,000 calories — commonly called a "Calorie" on food labels. Kilocalories are the standard unit for food energy in the US.
Common BTU to Kilocalorie Conversions
Here are some frequently looked-up conversions between BTU and Kilocalorie:
- 1 BTU = 0.252165 kcal
- 5 BTU = 1.2608 kcal
- 10 BTU = 2.5217 kcal
- 25 BTU = 6.3041 kcal
- 100 BTU = 25.2165 kcal