Convert kilocalorie (IT) to Btu (IT)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] to Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)], or Convert Btu (IT) to kilocalorie (IT).
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It) to Btu (It)
1 kcal (IT) = 3.96832072918225 Btu (IT)
Example: convert 15 kcal (IT) to Btu (IT):
15 kcal (IT) = 15 × 3.96832072918225 Btu (IT) = 59.5248109377338 Btu (IT)
Kilocalorie (It) to Btu (It) Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (It)
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 measure of heat energy, primarily used in nutrition and thermodynamics. It became standard in dietary contexts to quantify food energy intake.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is widely used in nutrition to express the energy content of foods and beverages, and in scientific contexts related to energy measurement in biological and physical systems.
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.