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Kilocalorie to BTU

Convert measurements between Kilocalorie and BTU.

Common conversions

1kcal = 3.9657 BTU
5kcal = 19.8283 BTU
10kcal = 39.6565 BTU
24kcal = 95.1756 BTU
32kcal = 126.9008 BTU
55kcal = 218.1108 BTU

Conversion information

1 Kilocalorie = 3.96565 BTU

One thousand calories, used in nutrition.
British thermal unit, used in heating/cooling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a kilocalorie?
It equals one thousand calories and is the unit used on nutrition labels.
Why is kcal used in nutrition?
Because it better represents the energy in foods in practical amounts.
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.