Calorie to Kilocalorie Converter
1 cal = 0.001 kcal
1 cal = 0.001 kcal
Calorie to Kilocalorie Table
| Calorie (cal) | Kilocalorie (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
How to Convert Calorie to Kilocalorie
To convert Calorie (cal) to Kilocalorie (kcal), use the formula: 1 cal = 0.001 kcal.
For example, to convert 5 cal to kcal: 5 cal = 0.005 kcal. Similarly, 10 cal = 0.01 kcal, 25 cal = 0.025 kcal, and 100 cal = 0.1 kcal.
To convert in the other direction, 1 kcal = 1,000 cal. Simply enter your value in either field above for instant bi-directional conversion.
What is a Calorie?
A calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C. Small calories are used in chemistry and physics.
What is a Kilocalorie?
A kilocalorie (kcal) equals 1,000 calories — commonly called a "Calorie" on food labels. Kilocalories are the standard unit for food energy in the US.
Common Calorie to Kilocalorie Conversions
Here are some frequently looked-up conversions between Calorie and Kilocalorie:
- 1 cal = 0.001 kcal
- 5 cal = 0.005 kcal
- 10 cal = 0.01 kcal
- 25 cal = 0.025 kcal
- 100 cal = 0.1 kcal