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BTU to Food Calorie

Convert measurements between BTU and Food Calorie.

Common conversions

1BTU = 0.2522 Cal
5BTU = 1.2608 Cal
10BTU = 2.5217 Cal
24BTU = 6.052 Cal
32BTU = 8.0693 Cal
55BTU = 13.8691 Cal

Conversion information

1 BTU = 0.252165 Food Calorie

British thermal unit, used in heating/cooling.
1 Cal = 1 kcal (nutrition labels)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a BTU?
It is a unit of energy mainly used in air conditioning and heating systems.
Where is the BTU used?
In air conditioning, heating, and thermal equipment specifications.
What is a food Calorie?
It is the unit used in nutrition, equivalent to one kilocalorie (kcal).
Why do labels say Cal instead of kcal?
By convention, in nutrition 1 Cal equals 1 kcal.