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Kilocalorie to British thermal unit

Convert Kilocalorie to British thermal unit and get the exact value instantly.

About this conversion

To convert Kilocalorie to British thermal unit, multiply the number of Kilocalorie by 3.965666831.

Energy shows up as joules, calories, kilowatt-hours or BTU depending on the field (nutrition, an electricity bill, heating or physics), so a conversion makes the numbers comparable.

Conversion table

Kilocalorie (kcal)British thermal unit (BTU)
1 kcal3.965666831 BTU
2 kcal7.931333663 BTU
5 kcal19.82833416 BTU
10 kcal39.65666831 BTU
100 kcal396.5666831 BTU

How to use this converter

  1. Enter your Kilocalorie value

    Type any number into the Kilocalorie field. It starts at 1 so you can read the rate straight away.

  2. Read the British thermal unit result

    The amount in British thermal unit updates as you type, so there is no button to press and nothing to wait for.

  3. Swap or keep exploring

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Frequently asked

How many British thermal unit are in one Kilocalorie?
One Kilocalorie equals 3.965666831 BTU. Enter any amount above to get an exact figure for your own value.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact international definition of each unit and computes on your device, so the only rounding is for display.
Do you upload the numbers I enter?
No. The Kilocalorie to British thermal unit conversion runs entirely in your browser tab, and nothing you type is sent to a server.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.

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