How do I convert BTU (IT) to Calorie (cal)?

1 btu equals 252.164401 cal using SI-based conversion and precise factors.

What is the formula to convert BTU (IT) to Calorie (cal)?

This is a linear unit conversion using a constant factor between units.

Yes, it uses exact definitions or standardized constants (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm).

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Category: Energy

Value From To Precision

252.164401 cal

1 btu = 252.164401 cal

High-precision rounding: 6 decimals

We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Energy and applying exact factors where applicable.

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Energy is capacity to do work; joules, calories, Wh and BTU are common.

British thermal unit (BTU)

≈ 1,055.06 J (IT).

History: Steam age heat unit; HVAC standard.

Calorie (cal)

Energy to heat 1 g of water by 1 °C (various defs).

History: Historical thermochemistry unit; 1 cal ≈ 4.184 J.