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cal to BTU

Formula: Energy in British Thermal Units (BTU) = Energy in Gram Calories (cal) x 0.00396567

Gram Calorie :

BTU :

Gram CaloriesBTU
10.00396567

BTU to cal

Formula: Energy in Gram Calories (cal) = Energy in British Thermal Units (BTU) 0.00396567

BTU :

Gram Calorie :

BTUGram Calories
1252.1641992399771

Energy Converters to Gram Calorie

Gram Calorie to JouleGram Calorie to KilojouleGram Calorie to Kilocalorie
Gram Calorie to Watt hourGram Calorie to Kilowatt-hourGram Calorie to Electronvolt
Gram Calorie to British thermal unitGram Calorie to US ThermGram Calorie to Foot-pound

Energy Converters to British Thermal Unit

British thermal unit to JouleBritish thermal unit to KilojouleBritish thermal unit to Gram Calorie
British thermal unit to KilocalorieBritish thermal unit to Watt hourBritish thermal unit to Kilowatt-hour
British thermal unit to ElectronvoltBritish thermal unit to US ThermBritish thermal unit to Foot-pound

Conversion Factors:

  • Gram Calories to BTU: 1 gram calorie = 0.00396567 BTU
  • BTU to Gram Calories: 1 BTU = 251.9958 gram calories

How to Convert Gram Calories to BTU:

To convert gram calories to BTU, multiply the number of gram calories by 0.00396567.

BTU=Gram Calories×0.00396567

Example: Convert 2000 gram calories to BTU.

BTU=2000×0.00396567=7.93134 BTU

How to Convert BTU to Gram Calories:

To convert BTU to gram calories, divide the number of BTU by 0.00396567.

Gram Calories=BTU/0.00396567

Example: Convert 3 BTU to gram calories.

Gram Calories=3 BTU/0.00396567=756 cal

Gram Calories to BTU Conversion Table

Gram Calories (cal)BTU (BTU)
1 cal0.003966 BTU
2 cal0.007933 BTU
3 cal0.011899 BTU
4 cal0.015866 BTU
5 cal0.019833 BTU
6 cal0.023799 BTU
7 cal0.027766 BTU
8 cal0.031733 BTU
9 cal0.035699 BTU
10 cal0.039656 BTU
20 cal0.079313 BTU
30 cal0.118969 BTU
40 cal0.158626 BTU
50 cal0.198283 BTU
60 cal0.237939 BTU
70 cal0.277596 BTU
80 cal0.317252 BTU
90 cal0.356909 BTU
100 cal0.396566 BTU

cal to btu Conversion Chart

BTU to Gram Calories Conversion Table

BTU (BTU)Gram Calories (cal)
1 BTU252.164 cal
2 BTU504.328 cal
3 BTU756.492 cal
4 BTU1008.656 cal
5 BTU1260.82 cal
6 BTU1512.984 cal
7 BTU1765.148 cal
8 BTU2017.312 cal
9 BTU2269.476 cal
10 BTU2521.64 cal
20 BTU5043.28 cal
30 BTU7564.92 cal
40 BTU10086.56 cal
50 BTU12608.2 cal
60 BTU15129.84 cal
70 BTU17651.48 cal
80 BTU20173.12 cal
90 BTU22694.76 cal
100 BTU25216.4 cal

btu to cal Conversion Chart

Difference Between Gram Calories to BTU

AspectGram Calories (cal)British Thermal Units (BTU)
DefinitionA gram calorie is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C.A BTU is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1°F.
SymbolRepresented by “cal”.Represented by “BTU”.
Conversion Factor1 gram calorie = 0.00396567 BTU.1 BTU = 252.164 gram calories.
System of UnitsPart of the Centimeter-Gram-Second (CGS) system.Part of the British Imperial System.
Common UsageUsed primarily in chemistry and nutrition.Used mainly in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries.
Energy MeasurementMeasures small quantities of heat energy.Measures larger quantities of heat energy, especially in buildings and appliances.
MagnitudeA gram calorie is a smaller unit of energy.A BTU is a larger unit of energy.
Practical ApplicationsUseful for nutritional labeling and small-scale scientific experiments.Essential for calculating energy consumption in HVAC systems and energy production in power plants.

1. Solved Examples on Converting Gram Calories to BTU

Example 1

Problem: Convert 10 gram calories to BTU.

Solution: BTU=10 cal×0.00396567=0.0396567 BTU

So, 10 gram calories is approximately 0.0396567 BTU.

Example 2

Problem: Convert 25 gram calories to BTU.

Solution: BTU=25 cal×0.00396567=0.09914175 BTU

Thus, 25 gram calories is approximately 0.09914175 BTU.

Example 3

Problem: Convert 50 gram calories to BTU.

**Solution: BTU=50 cal×0.00396567=0.1982835 BTU

Therefore, 50 gram calories is approximately 0.1982835 BTU.

Example 4

Problem: Convert 100 gram calories to BTU.

Solution: BTU=100 cal×0.00396567=0.396567 BTU

Hence, 100 gram calories is approximately 0.396567 BTU.

Example 5

Problem: Convert 500 gram calories to BTU.

Solution: BTU=500 cal×0.00396567=1.982835 BTU

So, 500 gram calories is approximately 1.982835 BTU.

2. Solved Examples on Converting BTU to Gram Calories

Example 1

Problem: Convert 2 BTU to gram calories.

Solution: Gram Calories=2 BTU/0.00396567=504.33 cal

So, 2 BTU is approximately 504.33 gram calories.

Example 2

Problem: Convert 5 BTU to gram calories.

Solution: Gram Calories=5 BTU/0.00396567=1269.16 cal

Thus, 5 BTU is approximately 1269.16 gram calories.

Example 3

Problem: Convert 10 BTU to gram calories.

Solution: Gram Calories=10 BTU/0.003965672521.64 cal

Therefore, 10 BTU is approximately 2521.64 gram calories.

Example 4

Problem: Convert 20 BTU to gram calories.

Solution: Gram Calories=20 BTU/0.00396567=5043.28 cal

Hence, 20 BTU is approximately 5043.28 gram calories.

Example 5

Problem: Convert 50 BTU to gram calories.

Solution: Gram Calories=50 BTU/0.00396567=12608.2 cal

What are some common uses for the gram calorie to BTU conversion?

Common uses for converting gram calories to BTU include energy calculations in HVAC systems, energy production, and consumption assessments, and other applications where energy needs to be measured on a larger scale.

Why is it important to convert gram calories to BTU?

Converting gram calories to BTU is important in fields such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) where energy measurements are typically expressed in BTU for larger scale applications.

Are gram calories and BTU used in different fields?

Yes, gram calories are commonly used in chemistry and nutrition to measure small quantities of energy, while BTU are used in the HVAC industry and other fields requiring measurement of larger quantities of energy.

Is there a quick way to estimate gram calories to BTU conversion?

A quick way to estimate gram calories to BTU conversion is to remember that 1 gram calorie is equal to approximately 0.004 BTU, though the exact conversion factor is 0.00396567.

Can I use a calculator to convert gram calories to BTU?

Yes, you can use a calculator to convert gram calories to BTU. Simply multiply the number of gram calories by 0.00396567 using the calculator.