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Food Calorie to BTU
Convert measurements between Food Calorie and BTU.
Common conversions
1Cal = 3.9657 BTU
5Cal = 19.8283 BTU
10Cal = 39.6565 BTU
24Cal = 95.1756 BTU
32Cal = 126.9008 BTU
55Cal = 218.1108 BTU
Conversion information
1 Food Calorie = 3.96565 BTU
1 Cal = 1 kcal (nutrition labels)
British thermal unit, used in heating/cooling.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.