Kilocalories to Kilojoules Converter (kcal to kJ)
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Formula
To convert kilocalories to kilojoules, multiply the value by 4.184.
kJ = kcal × 4.184
Example calculation
Convert 5 kcal to kJ:
5 kcal × 4.184 = 20.92 kJ
Conversion table
| kcal | kJ |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4.1840 |
| 2 | 8.3680 |
| 3 | 12.5520 |
| 4 | 16.7360 |
| 5 | 20.9200 |
| 6 | 25.1040 |
| 7 | 29.2880 |
| 8 | 33.4720 |
| 9 | 37.6560 |
| 10 | 41.8400 |
| 15 | 62.7600 |
| 20 | 83.6800 |
| 25 | 104.6000 |
| 30 | 125.5200 |
| 35 | 146.4400 |
| 40 | 167.3600 |
| 45 | 188.2800 |
| 50 | 209.2000 |
| 55 | 230.1200 |
| 60 | 251.0400 |
| 65 | 271.9600 |
| 70 | 292.8800 |
| 75 | 313.8000 |
| 80 | 334.7200 |
| 85 | 355.6400 |
| 90 | 376.5600 |
| 95 | 397.4800 |
| 100 | 418.4000 |
| 200 | 836.8000 |
| 500 | 2092.0000 |
| 1000 | 4184.0000 |
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About the units
- Kilocalorie (kcal)
- The "food calorie" on nutrition labels. Equal to 4,184 joules.
- Kilojoule (kJ)
- 1,000 joules; used for food energy in Australia, New Zealand and much of Europe.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert kilocalories to kilojoules?
- To convert kilocalories to kilojoules, multiply the value by 4.184.
- How many kilojoules are in 1 kilocalorie?
- 1 kilocalorie equals 4.184 kJ.
- How many kilojoules are in 10 kilocalories?
- 10 kcal equals 41.84 kJ.
- How do I convert kilojoules back to kilocalories?
- Use the reverse converter: 1 kilojoule equals 0.239006 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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- Reverse conversion: kilojoules → kilocalories
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