5 kilocalories to BTU

5 kcal = 19.828334 BTU. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.

5 kilocalories equals

19.828334BTU

1 kcal = 3.965667 BTU

The formula

Kilocalories and BTU both measure energy from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.

BTU = kcal × 3.96566683

Going the other way? Convert BTU to kilocalories.

Kilocalories to BTU table

Values either side of 5 kcal.

Kilocalories (kcal)BTU (BTU)
00
0.51.9828
13.9657
1.55.9485
27.9313
2.59.9142
311.897
3.513.8798
415.8627
4.517.8455
519.8283
5.521.8112
623.794
6.525.7768
727.7597
7.529.7425
831.7253
8.533.7082
935.691
9.537.6738
1039.6567

Questions people ask

How many BTU are in a kilocalorie?
One kilocalorie equals 3.96566683 BTU.
How do I convert kilocalories to BTU by hand?
Multiply the number of kilocalories by 3.96566683. For a rough check, 4 is close enough for most everyday use.
What is 5 kilocalories in BTU?
5 kilocalories is 19.828334 BTU.

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