Convert Kilocalories to Kilojoules
1 Kilocalorie = 4.1868 kilojoules
Conversion Formula
To convert kilocalorie to Kilojoule, multiply the value by 4.1868.
Kilocalorie × 4.1868 = Kilojoule
Quick Reference
| kcal | kJ |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4.1868 |
| 5 | 20.934 |
| 10 | 41.868 |
| 25 | 104.67 |
| 50 | 209.34 |
| 100 | 418.68 |
| 500 | 2093.4 |
| 1000 | 4186.8 |
What is Kilocalorie?
The kilocalorie (symbol: kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 small calories.
It is often referred to as the food calorie or simply a Calorie (with a capital C) in nutritional contexts.
Common Uses
The kilocalorie is the standard unit used globally to represent the energy content of foods and the energy expenditure of physical activity in humans.
What is Kilojoule?
The kilojoule (symbol: kJ) is a decimal multiple of the joule, the SI unit of energy.
One kilojoule is equal to 1,000 joules.
Common Uses
Kilojoules are commonly used to express the energy content of foods (as an alternative to calories) and in many engineering and industrial contexts to measure larger amounts of energy.
How many kilojoules are in a kilocalorie?
There are 4.1868 kilojoules in 1 kilocalorie.
What is the formula to convert Kilocalorie to Kilojoule?
To convert Kilocalorie to Kilojoule, multiply the value by 4.1868.