Kilojoule to Kilocalorie Converter

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kJ
0.239005736138kcal

1 kJ = 0.239005736138 kcal

Conversion summary

1 kJ = 0.239005736138 kcal

Formula
Kilocalorie = Kilojoule ÷ 4.184
Category
Energy and Power
Units
kJkcal

How do you convert kilojoule to kilocalorie?

To convert kilojoule to kilocalorie, divide the kilojoule value by 4.184. One kJ is equal to 0.239005736138 kcal.

Conversion formula

Kilocalorie = Kilojoule ÷ 4.184

Kilojoule to Kilocalorie conversion table

KilojouleKilocalorie
1 kJ0.239005736138 kcal
50 kJ11.9502868069 kcal
100 kJ23.9005736138 kcal
500 kJ119.502868069 kcal
1,000 kJ239.005736138 kcal
4,000 kJ956.022944551 kcal
8,000 kJ1,912.0458891 kcal

What is Kilojoule?

The kilojoule is equal to 1,000 joules, used to express larger energy values practically.

Short history of Kilojoule

Common in nutrition labeling as an alternative to calories for expressing food energy.

Open the Kilojoule unit guide

What is Kilocalorie?

The kilocalorie (food Calorie) is the unit actually used on food nutrition labels.

Short history of Kilocalorie

What is labeled "Calorie" on food packaging is actually a kilocalorie.

Open the Kilocalorie unit guide

Frequently asked questions

How precise are the results?

Conversion results are calculated to 12 significant figures. Very large or very small values are shown in scientific notation.

Is the Kilojoule to Kilocalorie converter free?

Yes. The conversion tool on BirimCeviri.app is free and requires no sign-up.

Sources

The definitions and conversion relationships on this page are aligned with standard metrology and SI reference material.

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: NIST Guide to the SI — Appendix B.8: Factors for Units Listed Alphabetically (horsepower, watt-hour dahil)
  3. NIST: Guide to the SI — Conversion Factors

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