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
BTU
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) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 1.9828 |
| 1 | 3.9657 |
| 1.5 | 5.9485 |
| 2 | 7.9313 |
| 2.5 | 9.9142 |
| 3 | 11.897 |
| 3.5 | 13.8798 |
| 4 | 15.8627 |
| 4.5 | 17.8455 |
| 5 | 19.8283 |
| 5.5 | 21.8112 |
| 6 | 23.794 |
| 6.5 | 25.7768 |
| 7 | 27.7597 |
| 7.5 | 29.7425 |
| 8 | 31.7253 |
| 8.5 | 33.7082 |
| 9 | 35.691 |
| 9.5 | 37.6738 |
| 10 | 39.6567 |
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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