Calorie To BTU Converter

(cal to BTU converter)

Convert Calorie (IT) to British thermal unit (IT)


Effortlessly Convert Calories to BTUs with Precision


(Last Updated On: 2024-05-08)

Discover the simplicity of converting Calorie IT to British thermal unit IT with our easy-to-use tool. Fuel your curiosity and find out the energy equivalence with just a click!

What are Calorie and BTU

Definition of Calorie

A Calorie, specifically a kilocalorie, is a unit of energy defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius at a pressure of one atmosphere. The Calorie (with an uppercase 'C') is commonly used in nutrition to measure the energy content of food, and it is equivalent to 1,000 true calories or one kilocalorie (kcal).

Definition of BTU

The British Thermal Unit (BTU) is a traditional unit of heat; it is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. One BTU is equivalent to about 1,055 joules. It is often used in the power, steam generation, heating, and air conditioning industries.

Calorie to BTU Conversion Table

Calorie IT BTU IT
1 cal 0.00396567 BTU
5 cal 0.0198283 BTU
10 cal 0.0396567 BTU
20 cal 0.0793133 BTU
50 cal 0.198283 BTU
100 cal 0.396567 BTU
200 cal 0.793133 BTU
500 cal 1.98283 BTU
1000 cal 3.96567 BTU
2000 cal 7.93133 BTU

Conversion of Calorie to BTU

1 cal = 0.00396567 BTU
1 BTU = 252.164 cal

Example 1:
convert 50 cal to BTU:
50 cal = 50 × 0.00396567 BTU = 0.198283 BTU

Example 2:
convert 150 cal to BTU:
150 cal = 150 × 0.00396567 BTU = 0.5948505 BTU

History of Calorie and BTU

The Calorie IT to British thermal unit IT Converter has its roots in the scientific pursuit to understand energy transfer. This converter emerged as a valuable tool to bridge the gap between different energy measurement systems, allowing for seamless conversions between calories, a unit common in dietary and metabolic contexts, and BTUs, a unit widely used in heating and cooling industries.

How to use Calorie to BTU Converter

Real Life Applications of Calorie to BTU

Uncover the real-world significance of converting between calories and BTUs and how this tool plays a crucial role in various industries.

Solved Examples cal to BTU

Example 1:
To convert 120 calories to BTUs:
120 cal = 120 × 0.00396567 BTU = 0.47588 BTU

Example 2:
To convert 250 calories to BTUs:
250 cal = 250 × 0.00396567 BTU = 0.9914175 BTU

FAQs

1. What is a Calorie IT to BTU IT Converter?
A tool to convert energy from calories (Calorie IT) to British thermal units (BTU IT).

2. Why convert calories to BTUs?
To apply energy values across different contexts, like nutrition and heating.

3. Is the converter free to use?
Yes, it's designed to be a user-friendly, cost-free resource.