Kilocalories to Joules Converter (kcal to J)

1 kcal = 4184 J

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Formula

To convert kilocalories to joules, multiply the value by 4184.

J = kcal × 4184

Example calculation

Convert 5 kcal to J:

5 kcal × 4184 = 20920 J

Conversion table

kilocalories → joules
kcalJ
14184.0000
28368.0000
312552.0000
416736.0000
520920.0000
625104.0000
729288.0000
833472.0000
937656.0000
1041840.0000
1562760.0000
2083680.0000
25104600.0000
30125520.0000
35146440.0000
40167360.0000
45188280.0000
50209200.0000
55230120.0000
60251040.0000
65271960.0000
70292880.0000
75313800.0000
80334720.0000
85355640.0000
90376560.0000
95397480.0000
100418400.0000
200836800.0000
5002092000.0000
10004184000.0000
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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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