Kilocalories to Joules Converter
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How to convert Kilocalories to Joules
Multiply the kilocalories value by 4,184: 1 kcal = 4,184 J. Going the other way, 1 J = 0.000239006 kcal, so divide by 4,184 or use the Joules to Kilocalories converter.
About these units
Kilocalories (kcal)
A kilocalorie is 1,000 calories, or 4,184 joules. It is the Calorie written with a capital C on food labels and in diet guidance.
Joules (J)
The joule is the SI unit of energy: the work done by a force of one newton over one meter. Lifting a small apple one meter takes about one joule.
Kilocalories to Joules conversion table
| Kilocalories (kcal) | Joules (J) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 4,184 J |
| 2 kcal | 8,368 J |
| 3 kcal | 12,552 J |
| 4 kcal | 16,736 J |
| 5 kcal | 20,920 J |
| 10 kcal | 41,840 J |
| 20 kcal | 83,680 J |
| 25 kcal | 104,600 J |
| 50 kcal | 209,200 J |
| 100 kcal | 418,400 J |
| 500 kcal | 2.092e+6 J |
| 1,000 kcal | 4.184e+6 J |
More kilocalories conversions
- Kilocalories to Calories1 kcal = 1,000 cal
- Kilocalories to Calories Nutritional1 kcal = 1 Cal
- Kilocalories to Thermochemical Calories1 kcal = 1,000 calth
- Kilocalories to Watt Hours1 kcal = 1.16222 Wh
- Kilocalories to British Thermal Units1 kcal = 3.96565 BTU
- Kilocalories to Ergs1 kcal = 4.184e+10 erg
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