Convert Kilocalories to Megajoules (kcal to MJ)

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

This energy converter helps you convert Kilocalories to Megajoules. Simply enter the value and get instant, accurate results with our free online calculator.

How to Convert Kilocalories to Megajoules

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

Megajoules = Kilocalories × 0.004184

This means that 1 Kilocalorie equals 0.004184 Megajoules. Conversely, 1 Megajoule equals 239.00573613767 Kilocalories.

Example Calculation

To convert 10 Kilocalories to Megajoules:

10 kcal × 0.004184 = 0.04184 MJ

Common Kilocalories to Megajoules Conversions

  • 10 kcal = 0.04184 MJ
  • 50 kcal = 0.2092 MJ
  • 100 kcal = 0.4184 MJ
  • 500 kcal = 2.092 MJ
  • 1000 kcal = 4.184 MJ

Quick Reference

Conversion Formula: Megajoules = Kilocalories × 0.004184

Conversion Ratio: 1 kcal = 0.004184 MJ

Inverse Conversion: 1 MJ = 239.00573613767 kcal

Common Applications

Converting between Kilocalories and Megajoules 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 Megajoules, multiply the value by 0.004184. The formula is: Megajoules = Kilocalories × 0.004184. For example, 100 kcal = 0.4184 MJ.

There are 0.004184 Megajoules in 1 Kilocalorie. This is the standard conversion factor for energy measurements.

The conversion formula is: MJ = kcal × 0.004184. Simply multiply your Kilocalories value by 0.004184 to get the equivalent in Megajoules.

To convert Megajoules back to Kilocalories, multiply by 239.00573613767. The inverse formula is: Kilocalories = Megajoules × 239.00573613767.

Yes, this converter uses the standard international conversion factor of 0.004184, ensuring accurate and reliable results for all energy conversions.

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

Conversion Table: Kilocalories to Megajoules

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

kcalMJ
0.1 kcal0.0004184 MJ
0.2 kcal0.0008368 MJ
0.3 kcal0.0012552 MJ
0.4 kcal0.0016736 MJ
0.5 kcal0.002092 MJ
0.6 kcal0.0025104 MJ
0.7 kcal0.0029288 MJ
0.8 kcal0.0033472 MJ
0.9 kcal0.0037656 MJ
kcalMJ
1 kcal0.004184 MJ
2 kcal0.008368 MJ
3 kcal0.012552 MJ
4 kcal0.016736 MJ
5 kcal0.02092 MJ
6 kcal0.025104 MJ
7 kcal0.029288 MJ
8 kcal0.033472 MJ
9 kcal0.037656 MJ
kcalMJ
10 kcal0.04184 MJ
20 kcal0.08368 MJ
30 kcal0.12552 MJ
40 kcal0.16736 MJ
50 kcal0.2092 MJ
60 kcal0.25104 MJ
70 kcal0.29288 MJ
80 kcal0.33472 MJ
90 kcal0.37656 MJ
kcalMJ
100 kcal0.4184 MJ
200 kcal0.8368 MJ
300 kcal1.2552 MJ
400 kcal1.6736 MJ
500 kcal2.092 MJ
600 kcal2.5104 MJ
700 kcal2.9288 MJ
800 kcal3.3472 MJ
900 kcal3.7656 MJ
kcalMJ
1000 kcal4.184 MJ
2000 kcal8.368 MJ
3000 kcal12.552 MJ
4000 kcal16.736 MJ
5000 kcal20.92 MJ
6000 kcal25.104 MJ
7000 kcal29.288 MJ
8000 kcal33.472 MJ
9000 kcal37.656 MJ
kcalMJ
10000 kcal41.84 MJ
20000 kcal83.68 MJ
30000 kcal125.52 MJ
40000 kcal167.36 MJ
50000 kcal209.2 MJ
60000 kcal251.04 MJ
70000 kcal292.88 MJ
80000 kcal334.72 MJ
90000 kcal376.56 MJ