BTU to Calorie Converter

1 BTU = 252.1654 Calories. To convert BTU to Calories, multiply by 252.1654.

Result updates as you type
Recent: 1 BTU = 252.1654 Calorie

Formula

To convert BTU to Calories, multiply the value by 252.1654. One BTU equals 252.1654 Calories.

cal = BTU × 252.1654

Worked examples

  • 1 BTU = 252.1654 Calories
  • 5 BTU = 1260.83 Calories
  • 10 BTU = 2521.65 Calories
  • 100 BTU = 25216.54 Calories

BTU to Calories table

BTU (BTU) Calories (cal)
1 252.1654
2 504.3308
3 756.4962
4 1008.66
5 1260.83
10 2521.65
25 6304.13
50 12608.27
100 25216.54
250 63041.35
500 126082.7
1000 252165.39

About BTU and Calorie

Both the BTU (BTU) and the Calorie (cal) measure energy. One BTU is equal to 252.1654 Calories, so you can convert any measurement by multiplying by 252.1654. The calculator above updates instantly, and the reference table lists common BTU-to-Calorie values for quick lookups.

Unit definitions

BTU (BTU)
The BTU (BTU) is a unit of energy equal to 1055.06 Joules.
Calorie (cal)
The Calorie (cal) is a unit of energy equal to 4.184 Joules.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert BTU to Calories?
Multiply the number of BTU by 252.1654. For example, 1 BTU × 252.1654 = 252.1654 Calories.
How many Calories are in a BTU?
There are 252.1654 Calories in one BTU.
What is 10 BTU in Calories?
10 BTU is equal to 2521.65 Calories.
How do you convert Calories back to BTU?
Multiply the number of Calories by 0.00396565 to get BTU. One Calorie equals 0.00396565 BTU.