Megajoules to Kilocalories Converter (MJ to kcal)

1 MJ = 239.006 kcal

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Formula

To convert megajoules to kilocalories, multiply the value by 239.005736.

kcal = MJ × 239.005736

Example calculation

Convert 5 MJ to kcal:

5 MJ × 239.005736 = 1195.03 kcal

Conversion table

megajoules → kilocalories
MJkcal
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

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert megajoules to kilocalories?
To convert megajoules to kilocalories, multiply the value by 239.005736.
How many kilocalories are in 1 megajoule?
1 megajoule equals 239.006 kcal.
How many kilocalories are in 10 megajoules?
10 MJ equals 2390.06 kcal.
How do I convert kilocalories back to megajoules?
Use the reverse converter: 1 kilocalorie equals 0.004184 MJ.
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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