4 kilocalories to joules (4 kcal to J)
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Open the full kilocalories to joules converter
Formula
To convert kilocalories to joules, multiply the value by 4184.
J = kcal × 4184
How to convert 4 kcal to J
4 kcal × 4184 = 16736 J
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About the units
- Kilocalorie (kcal)
- The "food calorie" on nutrition labels. Equal to 4,184 joules.
- Joule (J)
- The SI unit of energy, one newton-metre, named after James Prescott Joule.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert kilocalories to joules?
- To convert kilocalories to joules, multiply the value by 4184.
- How many joules are in 1 kilocalorie?
- 1 kilocalorie equals 4184 J.
- How many joules are in 10 kilocalories?
- 10 kcal equals 41840 J.
- How do I convert joules back to kilocalories?
- Use the reverse converter: 1 joule equals 0.000239006 kcal.
- 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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