Convert Btu (IT) to calorie (IT)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)] to calorie (IT) [cal (IT)], or Convert calorie (IT) to Btu (IT).
1 Btu (IT) = 251.995760485 cal (IT). To convert Btu (IT) to calorie (IT), multiply the value by 251.995760485; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cal (IT) = 0.00396832072918 Btu (IT)). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Btu (IT) = 251.995760485 cal (IT)
- 1 cal (IT) = 0.00396832072918 Btu (IT)
- 10 Btu (IT) = 2519.95760485 cal (IT)
- 100 Btu (IT) = 25199.5760485 cal (IT)
How to Convert Btu (It) to Calorie (It)
1 Btu (IT) = 251.995760485335 cal (IT)
Example: convert 15 Btu (IT) to cal (IT):
15 Btu (IT) = 15 × 251.995760485335 cal (IT) = 3779.93640728002 cal (IT)
Btu (It) to Calorie (It) Conversion Table
| Btu (IT) | calorie (IT) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu (IT) | 251.995760485 cal (IT) |
| 2 Btu (IT) | 503.991520971 cal (IT) |
| 3 Btu (IT) | 755.987281456 cal (IT) |
| 5 Btu (IT) | 1259.97880243 cal (IT) |
| 10 Btu (IT) | 2519.95760485 cal (IT) |
| 20 Btu (IT) | 5039.91520971 cal (IT) |
| 50 Btu (IT) | 12599.7880243 cal (IT) |
| 100 Btu (IT) | 25199.5760485 cal (IT) |
| 500 Btu (IT) | 125997.880243 cal (IT) |
| 1000 Btu (IT) | 251995.760485 cal (IT) |
Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.
Calorie (It)
The calorie (cal) is a unit of energy traditionally used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The calorie was originally defined in the 19th century as a unit of heat energy in thermodynamics. It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts. The 'small calorie' (cal) is distinct from the 'large calorie' (kcal), which is commonly used in food energy labeling.
Current Use
Today, the calorie is primarily used in nutrition to measure the energy content of foods and beverages, although the SI unit of energy, the joule, is increasingly preferred in scientific and technical fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT) in calorie (IT)?
1 Btu (IT) (Btu (IT)) = 251.995760485 calorie (IT) (cal (IT)).
How do you convert Btu (IT) to calorie (IT)?
Multiply the Btu (IT) value by 251.995760485. For example, 25 Btu (IT) × 251.995760485 = 6299.89401213 cal (IT).
What is 10 Btu (IT) in calorie (IT)?
10 Btu (IT) = 2519.95760485 cal (IT).
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT) or the calorie (IT)?
The Btu (IT) is the larger unit: 1 Btu (IT) = 251.995760485 cal (IT).