Kilocalories to Megajoules Converter (kcal to MJ)

1 kcal = 0.004184 MJ

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Formula

To convert kilocalories to megajoules, multiply the value by 0.004184.

MJ = kcal × 0.004184

Example calculation

Convert 5 kcal to MJ:

5 kcal × 0.004184 = 0.02092 MJ

Conversion table

kilocalories → megajoules
kcalMJ
10.0042
20.0084
30.0126
40.0167
50.0209
60.0251
70.0293
80.0335
90.0377
100.0418
150.0628
200.0837
250.1046
300.1255
350.1464
400.1674
450.1883
500.2092
550.2301
600.2510
650.2720
700.2929
750.3138
800.3347
850.3556
900.3766
950.3975
1000.4184
2000.8368
5002.0920
10004.1840
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About the units

Kilocalorie (kcal)
The "food calorie" on nutrition labels. Equal to 4,184 joules.
Megajoule (MJ)
1,000,000 joules; used for fuel and industrial energy.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilocalories to megajoules?
To convert kilocalories to megajoules, multiply the value by 0.004184.
How many megajoules are in 1 kilocalorie?
1 kilocalorie equals 0.004184 MJ.
How many megajoules are in 10 kilocalories?
10 kcal equals 0.04184 MJ.
How do I convert megajoules back to kilocalories?
Use the reverse converter: 1 megajoule equals 239.006 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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