Kilojoule (kJ) to Kilocalorie (kcal) Conversion
Convert kilojoule (kj) to kilocalorie (kcal) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Kilojoule (kJ) = 0 Kilocalorie (kcal)
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About Kilojoule (kJ) to Kilocalorie (kcal) Conversion
Converting from Kilojoule (kJ) to Kilocalorie (kcal) is a common energy conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between kilojoule (kj) and kilocalorie (kcal), providing instant results with high precision.
Kilojoule (kJ)
Definition: A kilojoule (kJ) equals 1000 joules.
History: Developed as a more practical unit for food energy and everyday energy measurements.
Current use: Commonly used in nutrition labeling (outside US) and exercise physiology.
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: Kilojoule (kJ)
- To: Kilocalorie (kcal)
- Formula: 1 kJ = 0.2390057361 kcal
- Example: 25 kJ = 5.9751434034 kcal
Kilojoule (kJ) to Kilocalorie (kcal) Conversion Table
| Kilojoule (kJ) | Kilocalorie (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0023900574 |
| 0.1 | 0.0239005736 |
| 1 | 0.2390057361 |
| 2 | 0.4780114723 |
| 3 | 0.7170172084 |
| 5 | 1.1950286807 |
| 10 | 2.3900573614 |
| 20 | 4.7801147228 |
| 50 | 11.9502868069 |
| 100 | 23.9005736138 |
| 1000 | 239.0057361377 |