2 kilojoules to calories (2 kJ to cal)
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Formula
To convert kilojoules to calories, multiply the value by 239.005736.
cal = kJ × 239.005736
How to convert 2 kJ to cal
2 kJ × 239.005736 = 478.01 cal
Values near 2 kJ
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About the units
- Kilojoule (kJ)
- 1,000 joules; used for food energy in Australia, New Zealand and much of Europe.
- Calorie (cal)
- The thermochemical calorie is exactly 4.184 joules, historically the heat to warm one gram of water by 1 °C.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert kilojoules to calories?
- To convert kilojoules to calories, multiply the value by 239.005736.
- How many calories are in 1 kilojoule?
- 1 kilojoule equals 239.006 cal.
- How many calories are in 10 kilojoules?
- 10 kJ equals 2390.06 cal.
- How do I convert calories back to kilojoules?
- Use the reverse converter: 1 calorie equals 0.004184 kJ.
- Is this converter accurate?
- Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.
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