Calorie (cal) to Kilocalorie (kcal) Conversion
Convert calorie (cal) to kilocalorie (kcal) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Calorie (cal) = 0 Kilocalorie (kcal)
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About Calorie (cal) to Kilocalorie (kcal) Conversion
Converting from Calorie (cal) to Kilocalorie (kcal) is a common energy conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between calorie (cal) and kilocalorie (kcal), providing instant results with high precision.
Calorie (cal)
Definition: A calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C at standard pressure (equals 4.184 joules).
History: First defined by Nicolas Clément in 1824, used in early thermochemistry.
Current use: Still used in chemistry and some engineering fields.
Kilocalorie (kcal)
Definition: A kilocalorie (kcal) equals 1000 calories (4184 joules), often called a 'Calorie' (with capital C) in nutrition.
History: Adopted for food energy measurements in the late 19th century.
Current use: Standard unit for food energy in the United States and some other countries.
Details
- From: Calorie (cal)
- To: Kilocalorie (kcal)
- Formula: 1 cal = 0.0010000000 kcal
- Example: 25 cal = 0.0250000000 kcal
Calorie (cal) to Kilocalorie (kcal) Conversion Table
| Calorie (cal) | Kilocalorie (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1000 | 1 |