Please provide values below to convert Kilocalorie [kcal] to Joule [J], or vice versa.
1 Kilocalorie (kcal) = 4,184 Joule (J)
1 Joule (J) = 0.0002390057361 Kilocalorie (kcal)
Example: convert 15 Kilocalorie (kcal) to Joule (J):
15 Kilocalorie (kcal) = 15 × 4,184 Joule (J) = 62,760 Joule (J)
A kilocalorie (food calorie) equals 4,184 joules. Used in nutrition for food energy content.
| Kilocalorie [kcal] | Joule [J] |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 4,184 J |
| 2 kcal | 8,368 J |
| 5 kcal | 20,920 J |
| 10 kcal | 41,840 J |
| 20 kcal | 83,680 J |
| 50 kcal | 209,200 J |
| 100 kcal | 418,400 J |
| 200 kcal | 836,800 J |
| 500 kcal | 2,092,000 J |
| 1000 kcal | 4,184,000 J |
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