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Convert BTU to Calories

Use our accurate converter to change btu into calories. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change btu to calories, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 BTU = 251.9967516958 Calories

BTU to Calories
Pre-defined calculator for direct btu to calories conversion.
BTU (IT)
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Calories (IT) (cal)
Formula: 1 BTU = 251.9967517 Calories

Unit Information

About BTU

Definition: The British Thermal Unit is a unit for measuring heat.

History: It was developed long ago to measure the heating power of fuels.

Where it is used: Used mostly for air conditioning and heating systems in North America.

BTU to Calories Conversion Table

BTU [btu]Calories [cal]
0.01 btu2.519967517 cal
0.1 btu25.1996751696 cal
1 btu251.9967516958 cal
2 btu503.9935033916 cal
3 btu755.9902550874 cal
5 btu1,259.983758479 cal
10 btu2,519.9675169581 cal
20 btu5,039.9350339161 cal
50 btu12,599.8375847903 cal
100 btu25,199.6751695806 cal
1000 btu251,996.7516958059 cal

How to Convert BTU to Calories

Calculation: To convert btu to calories, multiply the value by the conversion factor (251.9967516958).

Example: convert 15 btu to cal:
15 btu = 15 × 251.9967516958 cal = 3,779.9512754371 cal

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