kilocalories to BTU
Convert kilocalorie (food cal) to btu — instant, free, with the formula shown.
How to convert kilocalorie (food cal) to btu
To convert kilocalorie (food cal) to btu, multiply by 3.96566684:
For example, 10 kcal × 3.965667 = 39.656668 BTU.
kcal to BTU conversion table
| kilocalories (kcal) | BTU (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 3.965667 BTU |
| 2 kcal | 7.931334 BTU |
| 5 kcal | 19.828334 BTU |
| 10 kcal | 39.656668 BTU |
| 25 kcal | 99.141671 BTU |
| 50 kcal | 198.283342 BTU |
| 100 kcal | 396.566684 BTU |
| 250 kcal | 991.41671 BTU |
| 500 kcal | 1982.833421 BTU |
| 1000 kcal | 3965.666841 BTU |
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kcal to BTU — frequently asked
How many BTU are in 1 kilocalorie (food cal)?
1 kilocalorie (food cal) = 3.965667 BTU (kcal × 3.965667 = BTU).
What is the formula to convert kilocalorie (food cal) to btu?
Multiply your kilocalorie (food cal) value by 3.96566684 to get btu.
How do I convert 10 kilocalories to BTU?
10 kcal = 39.656668 BTU. For 100 kcal the answer is 396.566684 BTU. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.
When to convert kilocalorie (food cal) to btu
Energy conversion — common questions
Is a food calorie the same as a calorie?
No — a food 'Calorie' (capital C) actually means 1 kilocalorie = 1,000 small calories = 4,184 J. Nutrition labels typically write 'cal' meaning kcal.
How many joules in 1 kWh?
1 kWh = 3,600,000 J (3.6 MJ). Because 1 kW × 1 hour = 1,000 W × 3,600 s = 3,600,000 J.
What is a BTU?
British Thermal Unit — the energy required to raise 1 pound of water by 1 °F. 1 BTU ≈ 1,055 J.