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British thermal units to Calories Converter
Convert british thermal units to calories instantly with the formula, worked examples, rounding guidance, and related energy conversions.
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British thermal unit to Calorie formula
Use this British thermal unit to Calorie page for direct energy conversions. The calculator keeps the exact BTU to cal relationship on the page, so the result, formula, and examples all describe this specific pair.
Formula model
1 BTU = 252.164400722 cal
1 British thermal unit equals
Quick factor: 1 BTU = 252.164400722 cal.
The current calculator value is 1 BTU, which equals 252.164400722 cal.
Use the conversion table to compare 1 BTU with the other units in the same category.
Energy units can describe electricity, heat, or nutrition, so retain the unit symbol with every result.
Precision and rounding
The calculation uses the catalog's fixed conversion factors between BTU and cal. Full decimal precision is kept for the calculation; only the displayed value is rounded for readability.
Reference: NIST conversion factorsEnergy
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1 British thermal unit equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Joule J | 1055.05585262 |
| Kilojoule kJ | 1.05505585262 |
| Calorie cal | 252.164400722 |
| Kilocalorie kcal | 0.252164400722 |
| Watt-hour Wh | 0.293071070172 |
| Kilowatt-hour kWh | 0.000293071070172 |
FAQ
British thermal unit to Calorie questions
How do you convert British thermal unit to Calorie?
Use the formula 1 BTU = 252.164400722 cal. As a quick check, 1 BTU equals 252.164400722 cal.
Is the British thermal unit to Calorie conversion exact?
This page uses fixed constants from the Converter Science catalog. Displayed results are rounded only to keep the page readable.