Convert Kilocalories to Kilojoules (kcal to kJ)

Use this tool to convert between energy units like Watt-second, Watt-minute, Watt-hour etc.

Use this calculator to convert Kilocalories (kcal) to Kilojoules (kJ) with ease. Get accurate energy conversions instantly.

How to Convert Kilocalories to Kilojoules

Converting Kilocalories to Kilojoules is straightforward. The conversion formula is:

Kilojoules = Kilocalories × 4.184

This means that 1 Kilocalorie equals 4.184 Kilojoules. Conversely, 1 Kilojoule equals 0.23900573613767 Kilocalories.

Example Calculation

To convert 10 Kilocalories to Kilojoules:

10 kcal × 4.184 = 41.84 kJ

Common Kilocalories to Kilojoules Conversions

  • 1 kcal = 4.184 kJ
  • 5 kcal = 20.92 kJ
  • 10 kcal = 41.84 kJ
  • 50 kcal = 209.2 kJ
  • 100 kcal = 418.4 kJ

Quick Reference

Conversion Formula: Kilojoules = Kilocalories × 4.184

Conversion Ratio: 1 kcal = 4.184 kJ

Inverse Conversion: 1 kJ = 0.23900573613767 kcal

Common Applications

Converting between Kilocalories and Kilojoules is frequently needed in:

  • Industrial power measurements
  • Electrical consumption tracking
  • Nutritional energy calculations
  • Physics and engineering

Whether you're working on a professional project or need conversions for everyday tasks, this energy converter provides accurate results instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

To convert Kilocalories to Kilojoules, multiply the value by 4.184. The formula is: Kilojoules = Kilocalories × 4.184. For example, 10 kcal = 41.84 kJ.

There are 4.184 Kilojoules in 1 Kilocalorie. This is the standard conversion factor for energy measurements.

The conversion formula is: kJ = kcal × 4.184. Simply multiply your Kilocalories value by 4.184 to get the equivalent in Kilojoules.

To convert Kilojoules back to Kilocalories, multiply by 0.23900573613767. The inverse formula is: Kilocalories = Kilojoules × 0.23900573613767.

Yes, this converter uses the standard international conversion factor of 4.184, ensuring accurate and reliable results for all energy conversions.

Kilocalories and Kilojoules are different units of energy. Use Kilocalories for various applications and Kilojoules for various applications.

Quick Reference - kcal to kJ

Quick reference table showing common Kilocalories to Kilojoules conversions. Use this chart for fast lookups of frequently used values.

kcalkJ
0.1 kcal0.4184 kJ
0.2 kcal0.8368 kJ
0.3 kcal1.2552 kJ
0.4 kcal1.6736 kJ
0.5 kcal2.092 kJ
0.6 kcal2.5104 kJ
0.7 kcal2.9288 kJ
0.8 kcal3.3472 kJ
0.9 kcal3.7656 kJ
kcalkJ
1 kcal4.184 kJ
2 kcal8.368 kJ
3 kcal12.552 kJ
4 kcal16.736 kJ
5 kcal20.92 kJ
6 kcal25.104 kJ
7 kcal29.288 kJ
8 kcal33.472 kJ
9 kcal37.656 kJ
kcalkJ
10 kcal41.84 kJ
20 kcal83.68 kJ
30 kcal125.52 kJ
40 kcal167.36 kJ
50 kcal209.2 kJ
60 kcal251.04 kJ
70 kcal292.88 kJ
80 kcal334.72 kJ
90 kcal376.56 kJ
kcalkJ
100 kcal418.4 kJ
200 kcal836.8 kJ
300 kcal1255.2 kJ
400 kcal1673.6 kJ
500 kcal2092 kJ
600 kcal2510.4 kJ
700 kcal2928.8 kJ
800 kcal3347.2 kJ
900 kcal3765.6 kJ
kcalkJ
1000 kcal4184 kJ
2000 kcal8368 kJ
3000 kcal12552 kJ
4000 kcal16736 kJ
5000 kcal20920 kJ
6000 kcal25104 kJ
7000 kcal29288 kJ
8000 kcal33472 kJ
9000 kcal37656 kJ
kcalkJ
10000 kcal41840 kJ
20000 kcal83680 kJ
30000 kcal125520 kJ
40000 kcal167360 kJ
50000 kcal209200 kJ
60000 kcal251040 kJ
70000 kcal292880 kJ
80000 kcal334720 kJ
90000 kcal376560 kJ