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Convert BTU (British Thermal Unit) to Calorie (Gram).
Input the value of btus below to convert instantly to calories (g) with standard conversions, definitions, and equations.
How to Convert BTUs to Calories (g)
To convert btu (british thermal unit) to calorie (gram), we use the official conversion formulas. Below is the mathematical formula, plain-English explanation, and a worked example.
btu-to-calorie-formula.py
# Mathematical Formula
Value in Calories (g) = Value in BTUs × 252.1644
# Worked Example (5 BTU)
5 BTU × 252.1644 = 1260.8220 cal
What is a BTU (British Thermal Unit)?
BTU (British Thermal Unit) (BTU)
Traditional unit of heat, energy required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1°F.
What is a Calorie (Gram)?
Calorie (Gram) (cal)
Energy required to raise the temperature of 1g of water by 1°C.
BTU (British Thermal Unit) to Calorie (Gram) Conversion Table
| BTU (British Thermal Unit) (BTU) | Calorie (Gram) (cal) |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU | 252.1644 cal |
| 2 BTU | 504.3288 cal |
| 3 BTU | 756.4932 cal |
| 5 BTU | 1260.822 cal |
| 10 BTU | 2521.644 cal |
| 15 BTU | 3782.466 cal |
| 20 BTU | 5043.288 cal |
| 25 BTU | 6304.11 cal |
| 50 BTU | 12608.22 cal |
| 100 BTU | 25216.44001 cal |
| 250 BTU | 63041.10002 cal |
| 500 BTU | 126082.20005 cal |
| 1000 BTU | 252164.4001 cal |
Calorie (Gram) to BTU (British Thermal Unit) Conversion Table
| Calorie (Gram) (cal) | BTU (British Thermal Unit) (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 1 cal | 0.00397 BTU |
| 2 cal | 0.00793 BTU |
| 3 cal | 0.0119 BTU |
| 5 cal | 0.01983 BTU |
| 10 cal | 0.03966 BTU |
| 15 cal | 0.05949 BTU |
| 20 cal | 0.07931 BTU |
| 25 cal | 0.09914 BTU |
| 50 cal | 0.19828 BTU |
| 100 cal | 0.39657 BTU |
| 250 cal | 0.99142 BTU |
| 500 cal | 1.98283 BTU |
| 1000 cal | 3.96567 BTU |
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