Kilocalorie to Kilojoule Converter
1 kcal = 4.184 kJ
1 kcal = 4.184 kJ
Kilocalorie to Kilojoule Table
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | Kilojoule (kJ) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.04184 |
| 0.1 | 0.4184 |
| 1 | 4.184 |
| 2 | 8.368 |
| 5 | 20.92 |
| 10 | 41.84 |
| 20 | 83.68 |
| 50 | 209.2 |
| 100 | 418.4 |
| 500 | 2,092 |
| 1000 | 4,184 |
How to Convert Kilocalorie to Kilojoule
To convert Kilocalorie (kcal) to Kilojoule (kJ), use the formula: 1 kcal = 4.184 kJ.
For example, to convert 5 kcal to kJ: 5 kcal = 20.92 kJ. Similarly, 10 kcal = 41.84 kJ, 25 kcal = 104.6 kJ, and 100 kcal = 418.4 kJ.
To convert in the other direction, 1 kJ = 0.239006 kcal. Simply enter your value in either field above for instant bi-directional conversion.
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.
What is a Kilojoule?
A kilojoule (kJ) equals 1,000 joules. Kilojoules are used on food labels in Australia, Europe, and many other countries.
Common Kilocalorie to Kilojoule Conversions
Here are some frequently looked-up conversions between Kilocalorie and Kilojoule:
- 1 kcal = 4.184 kJ
- 5 kcal = 20.92 kJ
- 10 kcal = 41.84 kJ
- 25 kcal = 104.6 kJ
- 100 kcal = 418.4 kJ