Kilocalorie to BTU Converter
1 kcal = 3.9657 BTU
Kilocalorie to BTU Table
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | BTU (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.039657 |
| 0.1 | 0.396565 |
| 1 | 3.9657 |
| 2 | 7.9313 |
| 5 | 19.8283 |
| 10 | 39.6565 |
| 20 | 79.313 |
| 50 | 198.28 |
| 100 | 396.57 |
| 500 | 1,982.83 |
| 1000 | 3,965.65 |
How to Convert Kilocalorie to BTU
To convert Kilocalorie (kcal) to BTU (BTU), use the formula: 1 kcal = 3.9657 BTU.
For example, to convert 5 kcal to BTU: 5 kcal = 19.8283 BTU. Similarly, 10 kcal = 39.6565 BTU, 25 kcal = 99.1413 BTU, and 100 kcal = 396.57 BTU.
To convert in the other direction, 1 BTU = 0.252165 kcal. Simply enter your value in either field above for instant bi-directional conversion.
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.
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.
Common Kilocalorie to BTU Conversions
Here are some frequently looked-up conversions between Kilocalorie and BTU:
- 1 kcal = 3.9657 BTU
- 5 kcal = 19.8283 BTU
- 10 kcal = 39.6565 BTU
- 25 kcal = 99.1413 BTU
- 100 kcal = 396.57 BTU