BTU to Calories Converter
Convert British Thermal Units (BTU) to Calories Instantly
Result:
252.16 Calories
Understanding BTU to Calories Conversion
Conversion Formula:
1 BTU = 252.164401 Calories
What is a BTU?
A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is a traditional unit of heat energy, defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit at a pressure of one atmosphere.
What is a Calorie?
A calorie is a unit of energy defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. Note that this converter uses the small calorie (cal), not the food Calorie (kcal).
Common Applications
- HVAC system capacity calculations
- Energy consumption analysis
- Heat transfer calculations
- Thermal efficiency measurements