Joules to Kilocalories Converter (J to kcal)

1 J = 0.000239006 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

joules → kilocalories
Jkcal
10.0002
20.0005
30.0007
40.0010
50.0012
60.0014
70.0017
80.0019
90.0022
100.0024
150.0036
200.0048
250.0060
300.0072
350.0084
400.0096
450.0108
500.0120
550.0131
600.0143
650.0155
700.0167
750.0179
800.0191
850.0203
900.0215
950.0227
1000.0239
2000.0478
5000.1195
10000.2390
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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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