Kilojoule to Kilocalorie
1 Kilojoule = 0.238846 Kilocalorie
Conversion Formula
To convert Kilojoule to Kilocalorie, multiply the value by 0.238846.
Kilojoule × 0.238846 = Kilocalorie
Quick Reference
| kJ | kcal |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.238846 |
| 5 | 1.19423 |
| 10 | 2.38846 |
| 25 | 5.97115 |
| 50 | 11.9423 |
| 100 | 23.8846 |
| 500 | 119.423 |
| 1000 | 238.846 |
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.
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.
How many kilocalorie are in a kilojoule?
There are 0.238846 kilocalorie in 1 kilojoule.