Kilocalorie to Kilojoule Conversion
kcal
Result
4,184 kJ
1 kcal = 4,184 kJ
Result in all units
Step-by-step solution
Quick conversion table
| Kilocalorie | Kilojoule |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 4,184 kJ |
| 2 kcal | 8,368 kJ |
| 5 kcal | 20,92 kJ |
| 10 kcal | 41,84 kJ |
| 20 kcal | 83,68 kJ |
| 50 kcal | 209,2 kJ |
| 100 kcal | 418,4 kJ |
| 1.000 kcal | 4.184 kJ |
What Is Kilocalorie to Kilojoule Conversion?
Energy is the capacity to do work and is measured in units such as joule, calorie, kilowatt-hour and BTU. It appears in many fields, from nutrition to electricity consumption.
Kilocalorie and Kilojoule represent the same Energy quantity on different scales, and the switch between them is based on a fixed ratio. 1 Kilocalorie = 4,184 Kilojoule, and in the opposite direction 1 Kilojoule = 0,239006 Kilocalorie.
For example: 5 kcal = 20,92 kJ; 20 kcal = 83,68 kJ; 100 kcal = 418,4 kJ.
How is it calculated?
How Do You Convert Kilocalorie to Kilojoule?
The conversion relies on a single multiplication. 1 Kilocalorie = 4,184 Kilojoule
- Enter the value in Kilocalorie.
- Multiply by 4,184 to get Kilojoule.
- For example, 20 kcal → 83,68 kJ.
- To convert back, you multiply by 0,239006 (1 Kilojoule = 0,239006 Kilocalorie).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Kilojoule is 1 Kilocalorie?
1 Kilocalorie = 4,184 Kilojoule.
How many Kilojoule does 100 Kilocalorie make?
100 Kilocalorie = 418,4 Kilojoule.
How do you convert Kilojoule to Kilocalorie?
You find the Kilocalorie equivalent by multiplying the Kilojoule value by 0,239006 (1 Kilojoule = 0,239006 Kilocalorie).