Kilocalories to Megajoules Converter (kcal to 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
| kcal | MJ |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0042 |
| 2 | 0.0084 |
| 3 | 0.0126 |
| 4 | 0.0167 |
| 5 | 0.0209 |
| 6 | 0.0251 |
| 7 | 0.0293 |
| 8 | 0.0335 |
| 9 | 0.0377 |
| 10 | 0.0418 |
| 15 | 0.0628 |
| 20 | 0.0837 |
| 25 | 0.1046 |
| 30 | 0.1255 |
| 35 | 0.1464 |
| 40 | 0.1674 |
| 45 | 0.1883 |
| 50 | 0.2092 |
| 55 | 0.2301 |
| 60 | 0.2510 |
| 65 | 0.2720 |
| 70 | 0.2929 |
| 75 | 0.3138 |
| 80 | 0.3347 |
| 85 | 0.3556 |
| 90 | 0.3766 |
| 95 | 0.3975 |
| 100 | 0.4184 |
| 200 | 0.8368 |
| 500 | 2.0920 |
| 1000 | 4.1840 |
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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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