Kilojoules to Kilocalories Converter (kJ to kcal)
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Formula
To convert kilojoules to kilocalories, multiply the value by 0.239005736.
kcal = kJ × 0.239005736
Example calculation
Convert 5 kJ to kcal:
5 kJ × 0.239005736 = 1.19503 kcal
Conversion table
| kJ | kcal |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.2390 |
| 2 | 0.4780 |
| 3 | 0.7170 |
| 4 | 0.9560 |
| 5 | 1.1950 |
| 6 | 1.4340 |
| 7 | 1.6730 |
| 8 | 1.9120 |
| 9 | 2.1511 |
| 10 | 2.3901 |
| 15 | 3.5851 |
| 20 | 4.7801 |
| 25 | 5.9751 |
| 30 | 7.1702 |
| 35 | 8.3652 |
| 40 | 9.5602 |
| 45 | 10.7553 |
| 50 | 11.9503 |
| 55 | 13.1453 |
| 60 | 14.3403 |
| 65 | 15.5354 |
| 70 | 16.7304 |
| 75 | 17.9254 |
| 80 | 19.1205 |
| 85 | 20.3155 |
| 90 | 21.5105 |
| 95 | 22.7055 |
| 100 | 23.9006 |
| 200 | 47.8011 |
| 500 | 119.5029 |
| 1000 | 239.0057 |
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About the units
- Kilojoule (kJ)
- 1,000 joules; used for food energy in Australia, New Zealand and much of Europe.
- Kilocalorie (kcal)
- The "food calorie" on nutrition labels. Equal to 4,184 joules.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert kilojoules to kilocalories?
- To convert kilojoules to kilocalories, multiply the value by 0.239005736.
- How many kilocalories are in 1 kilojoule?
- 1 kilojoule equals 0.239006 kcal.
- How many kilocalories are in 10 kilojoules?
- 10 kJ equals 2.39006 kcal.
- How do I convert kilocalories back to kilojoules?
- Use the reverse converter: 1 kilocalorie equals 4.184 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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- Reverse conversion: kilocalories → kilojoules
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