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Convert kcal to kJ
Convert kilocalorie (food calorie) (kcal) to kilojoule (kJ) instantly. Free, no signup, nothing is uploaded — everything runs in your browser.
Kilocalorie (food calorie) (kcal)
To
4.184
Kilojoule (kJ)
Kilocalorie (food calorie) to Kilojoule conversion table
| Kilocalorie (food calorie) [kcal] | Kilojoule [kJ] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.04184 |
| 0.1 | 0.4184 |
| 1 | 4.184 |
| 2 | 8.368 |
| 3 | 12.552 |
| 5 | 20.92 |
| 10 | 41.84 |
| 20 | 83.68 |
| 50 | 209.2 |
| 100 | 418.4 |
| 1,000 | 4,184 |
How to convert kilocalorie (food calorie) to kilojoule
kJ = kcal × 4.184
Example: 500 kcal = 500 × 4.184 = 2092 kJ
To convert back (kilojoule to kilocalorie (food calorie)): kcal = kJ ÷ 4.184
What is a kilocalorie (food calorie)?
A kilocalorie (kcal), or food Calorie, is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 small calories or 4,184 joules.
What is a kilojoule?
A kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules.