Convert kilocalorie (th) to Btu (IT)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)] to Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)], or Convert Btu (IT) to kilocalorie (th).
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th) to Btu (It)
1 kcal (th) = 3.96566684123878 Btu (IT)
Example: convert 15 kcal (th) to Btu (IT):
15 kcal (th) = 15 × 3.96566684123878 Btu (IT) = 59.4850026185818 Btu (IT)
Kilocalorie (Th) to Btu (It) Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (Th)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a unit to quantify heat energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics. It was widely adopted in the early 20th century for dietary energy measurement.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is primarily used in nutrition to express the energy content of food and drinks, although it is often simply called a 'calorie' in everyday language.
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.