Gram per Calorie (IT) to Pound per BTU (IT) Conversion

Convert between Gram per Calorie (IT) and Pound per BTU (IT) quickly and accurately.

g/cal
lb/Btu

How to Convert Gram per Calorie (IT) to Pound per BTU (IT)

Conversion Formula

1 g/cal = 1.8 lb/Btu
1 lb/Btu = 0.556 g/cal

Example

Convert 15 g/cal to lb/Btu:

15 g/cal = 15 × 1.8 lb/Btu = 27 lb/Btu

Unit Information

Learn about the fuel efficiency - mass units you're converting between

Gram per Calorie (IT)

g/cal

Definition

The gram per calorie (IT) (g/cal) is a unit of mass efficiency per unit energy in the International Table calorie system, representing the mass required per unit energy. It is used in food science and nutrition applications where mass-to-energy ratios are relevant.

History/Origin

Derived from the International Table calorie system, this unit was historically used in food science and nutrition where calorie measurements were standard. It became useful in applications requiring mass-to-energy ratio calculations.

Current Use

Primarily used in food science, nutrition analysis, and applications where calorie-based mass-to-energy ratios are standard. It is essential for calculating mass efficiency of food products and in certain fuel efficiency calculations using calorie units.

Multiplier

4186.8

Offset

0

Pound per BTU (IT)

lb/Btu

Definition

The pound per BTU (IT) (lb/Btu) is an imperial unit of mass efficiency per unit energy, representing the mass required per unit energy in the International Table BTU system. It is commonly used in the United States for fuel efficiency calculations and mass-to-energy ratio measurements.

History/Origin

Derived from the British Thermal Unit (IT) and pound system, this unit was historically used in the United States for mass-to-energy ratio calculations. It became standard in American engineering and fuel efficiency assessments.

Current Use

Widely used in the United States for fuel efficiency calculations, energy storage analysis, and combustion engineering. It is essential for American automotive industry standards and fuel efficiency ratings in imperial units.

Multiplier

2326

Offset

0

Gram per Calorie (IT) to Pound per BTU (IT) Conversion Table

Gram per Calorie (IT) [g/cal] Pound per BTU (IT) [lb/Btu]
1 g/cal 1.8 lb/Btu
10 g/cal 18 lb/Btu
25 g/cal 45 lb/Btu
50 g/cal 90 lb/Btu
100 g/cal 180 lb/Btu
0 g/cal 0E+0 lb/Btu
-10 g/cal -18 lb/Btu
-40 g/cal -72 lb/Btu