How Many Calories in a BTU?

Quick Answer
1 BTU = 252.165 Calories

1 BTU = 252.165 cal

Formula

cal = BTU × 252.165

Conversion Table

BTUs (BTU)Calories (cal)
1 BTU252.165 cal
2 BTU504.331 cal
5 BTU1,260.83 cal
10 BTU2,521.65 cal
20 BTU5,043.31 cal
50 BTU12,608.3 cal
100 BTU25,216.5 cal
500 BTU126,083 cal
1,000 BTU252,165 cal

Worked Examples

Convert 5 BTU to cal:
5 BTU × 252.165 = 1,260.83 cal
Convert 10 BTU to cal:
10 BTU × 252.165 = 2,521.65 cal
Convert 50 BTU to cal:
50 BTU × 252.165 = 12,608.3 cal

FAQ

How many Calories are in 1 BTU?
There are 252.165 Calories in 1 BTU. Formula: cal = BTU × 252.165.
How to convert BTUs to Calories?
To convert BTUs to Calories, multiply the number of BTUs by 252.165. For example, 10 BTU = 2,521.65 cal.
How many Calories are in 100 BTUs?
There are 25,216.5 Calories in 100 BTUs. Calculation: 100 × 252.165 = 25,216.5.