Kilojoules to Calories Converter (kJ to cal)

1 kJ = 239.006 cal

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Formula

To convert kilojoules to calories, multiply the value by 239.005736.

cal = kJ × 239.005736

Example calculation

Convert 5 kJ to cal:

5 kJ × 239.005736 = 1195.03 cal

Conversion table

kilojoules → calories
kJcal
1239.0057
2478.0115
3717.0172
4956.0229
51195.0287
61434.0344
71673.0402
81912.0459
92151.0516
102390.0574
153585.0860
204780.1147
255975.1434
307170.1721
358365.2008
409560.2294
4510755.2581
5011950.2868
5513145.3155
6014340.3442
6515535.3728
7016730.4015
7517925.4302
8019120.4589
8520315.4876
9021510.5163
9522705.5449
10023900.5736
20047801.1472
500119502.8681
1000239005.7361
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About the units

Kilojoule (kJ)
1,000 joules; used for food energy in Australia, New Zealand and much of Europe.
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 kilojoules to calories?
To convert kilojoules to calories, multiply the value by 239.005736.
How many calories are in 1 kilojoule?
1 kilojoule equals 239.006 cal.
How many calories are in 10 kilojoules?
10 kJ equals 2390.06 cal.
How do I convert calories back to kilojoules?
Use the reverse converter: 1 calorie equals 0.004184 kJ.
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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