Joules to Kilocalories Converter (J to kcal)
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Formula
To convert joules to kilocalories, multiply the value by 0.000239005736.
kcal = J × 0.000239005736
Example calculation
Convert 5 J to kcal:
5 J × 0.000239005736 = 0.00119503 kcal
Conversion table
| J | kcal |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0002 |
| 2 | 0.0005 |
| 3 | 0.0007 |
| 4 | 0.0010 |
| 5 | 0.0012 |
| 6 | 0.0014 |
| 7 | 0.0017 |
| 8 | 0.0019 |
| 9 | 0.0022 |
| 10 | 0.0024 |
| 15 | 0.0036 |
| 20 | 0.0048 |
| 25 | 0.0060 |
| 30 | 0.0072 |
| 35 | 0.0084 |
| 40 | 0.0096 |
| 45 | 0.0108 |
| 50 | 0.0120 |
| 55 | 0.0131 |
| 60 | 0.0143 |
| 65 | 0.0155 |
| 70 | 0.0167 |
| 75 | 0.0179 |
| 80 | 0.0191 |
| 85 | 0.0203 |
| 90 | 0.0215 |
| 95 | 0.0227 |
| 100 | 0.0239 |
| 200 | 0.0478 |
| 500 | 0.1195 |
| 1000 | 0.2390 |
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About the units
- Joule (J)
- The SI unit of energy, one newton-metre, named after James Prescott Joule.
- Kilocalorie (kcal)
- The "food calorie" on nutrition labels. Equal to 4,184 joules.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert joules to kilocalories?
- To convert joules to kilocalories, multiply the value by 0.000239005736.
- How many kilocalories are in 1 joule?
- 1 joule equals 0.000239006 kcal.
- How many kilocalories are in 10 joules?
- 10 J equals 0.00239006 kcal.
- How do I convert kilocalories back to joules?
- Use the reverse converter: 1 kilocalorie equals 4184 J.
- 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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