Kilocalories to Calories Converter (kcal to cal)

1 kcal = 1000 cal

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Formula

To convert kilocalories to calories, multiply the value by 1000.

cal = kcal × 1000

Example calculation

Convert 5 kcal to cal:

5 kcal × 1000 = 5000 cal

Conversion table

kilocalories → calories
kcalcal
11000.0000
22000.0000
33000.0000
44000.0000
55000.0000
66000.0000
77000.0000
88000.0000
99000.0000
1010000.0000
1515000.0000
2020000.0000
2525000.0000
3030000.0000
3535000.0000
4040000.0000
4545000.0000
5050000.0000
5555000.0000
6060000.0000
6565000.0000
7070000.0000
7575000.0000
8080000.0000
8585000.0000
9090000.0000
9595000.0000
100100000.0000
200200000.0000
500500000.0000
10001000000.0000
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About the units

Kilocalorie (kcal)
The "food calorie" on nutrition labels. Equal to 4,184 joules.
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 kilocalories to calories?
To convert kilocalories to calories, multiply the value by 1000.
How many calories are in 1 kilocalorie?
1 kilocalorie equals 1000 cal.
How many calories are in 10 kilocalories?
10 kcal equals 10000 cal.
How do I convert calories back to kilocalories?
Use the reverse converter: 1 calorie equals 0.001 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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