Calorie To BTU Converter

(cal to BTU converter)

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


Seamlessly Convert Calories to BTUs


(Last Updated On: 2024-05-08)

Discover the ease of converting Calorie th to British thermal units (IT) with our user-friendly tool. Developed by Newtum, this converter simplifies energy conversions, sparking your curiosity to explore more.

What are Calorie and BTU

Definition of Calorie

A Calorie, with a capital 'C', also known as a kilocalorie, is a unit of energy. Specifically, it is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius at a pressure of one atmosphere. Commonly used in nutrition, it measures the energy content in food.

Definition of BTU

A 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. BTUs are used to measure thermal energy and are commonly found in heating and air conditioning industries.

Calorie to BTU Conversion Table

Calorie th British thermal unit IT
1 cal 0.00396567 BTU
10 cal 0.0396567 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
5000 cal 19.8283 BTU
10000 cal 39.6567 BTU
50000 cal 198.283 BTU

Conversion of Calorie to BTU

1 Calorie th = 0.00396567 British thermal unit IT
1 British thermal unit IT = 252.164 Calorie th

Example 1:
Convert 150 cal to BTU:
150 cal = 150 × 0.00396567 BTU = 0.5948505 BTU

Example 2:
Convert 300 cal to BTU:
300 cal = 300 × 0.00396567 BTU = 1.189701 BTU

History of Calorie and BTU

The Calorie th to British thermal unit IT Converter has roots in the history of understanding energy conversion. Initially distinct in their applications, with calories used in nutrition and BTUs in heating, technological advancements necessitated tools for conversion, aiding in cross-industry standardizations and calculations.

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Real Life Applications of Calorie to BTU

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Solved Examples cal to BTU

Example 1: To convert 120 cal to BTU, the calculation would be 120 cal × 0.00396567 BTU/cal = 0.4758804 BTU.

Example 2: Converting 250 cal to BTU yields 250 cal × 0.00396567 BTU/cal = 0.9914175 BTU.

FAQs - Calorie th to British thermal unit IT Converter

Q1: What does this converter do?

A1: It converts thermal calories to British thermal units (IT), aiding in energy equivalency calculations.

Q2: Why would I need to convert calories to BTUs?

A2: Conversions are essential for professionals in nutrition, heating, and cooling industries for comparative energy analysis.

Q3: How accurate is the conversion?

A3: The conversion is based on standardized values, ensuring high accuracy for technical and professional use.