Kilocalorie (kcal) to Calorie (cal) Conversion
Convert kilocalorie (kcal) to calorie (cal) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Kilocalorie (kcal) = 0 Calorie (cal)
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About Kilocalorie (kcal) to Calorie (cal) Conversion
Converting from Kilocalorie (kcal) to Calorie (cal) is a common energy conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between kilocalorie (kcal) and calorie (cal), providing instant results with high precision.
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.
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.
Details
- From: Kilocalorie (kcal)
- To: Calorie (cal)
- Formula: 1 kcal = 1000.0000000000 cal
- Example: 25 kcal = 25000.0000000000 cal
Kilocalorie (kcal) to Calorie (cal) Conversion Table
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | Calorie (cal) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 3 | 3000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 100000 |
| 1000 | 1000000 |