5 BTU to kilocalories
5 BTU = 1.260822 kcal. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
5 BTU equals
kilocalories
1 BTU = 0.2521644 kcal
The formula
BTU and kilocalories both measure energy from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
kcal = BTU × 0.2521644007
Going the other way? Convert kilocalories to BTU.
BTU to kilocalories table
Values either side of 5 BTU.
| BTU (BTU) | Kilocalories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 0.126082 |
| 1 | 0.252164 |
| 1.5 | 0.378247 |
| 2 | 0.504329 |
| 2.5 | 0.630411 |
| 3 | 0.756493 |
| 3.5 | 0.882575 |
| 4 | 1.0087 |
| 4.5 | 1.1347 |
| 5 | 1.2608 |
| 5.5 | 1.3869 |
| 6 | 1.513 |
| 6.5 | 1.6391 |
| 7 | 1.7652 |
| 7.5 | 1.8912 |
| 8 | 2.0173 |
| 8.5 | 2.1434 |
| 9 | 2.2695 |
| 9.5 | 2.3956 |
| 10 | 2.5216 |
Questions people ask
- How many kilocalories are in a BTU?
- One BTU equals 0.2521644007 kilocalories.
- How do I convert BTU to kilocalories by hand?
- Multiply the number of BTU by 0.2521644007. For a rough check, 0.252 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 5 BTU in kilocalories?
- 5 BTU is 1.260822 kilocalories.
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