Convert Kilojoules to calories (kJ to cal)

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

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

How to Convert Kilojoules to calories

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

calories = Kilojoules × 239.00573613767

This means that 1 Kilojoule equals 239.00573613767 calories. Conversely, 1 calorie equals 0.004184 Kilojoules.

Example Calculation

To convert 10 Kilojoules to calories:

10 kJ × 239.00573613767 = 2390.0573613767 cal

Common Kilojoules to calories Conversions

  • 1 kJ = 239.00573613767 cal
  • 5 kJ = 1195.0286806884 cal
  • 10 kJ = 2390.0573613767 cal
  • 50 kJ = 11950.286806883 cal
  • 100 kJ = 23900.573613767 cal

Kilojoules to calories Reference

The conversion ratio between Kilojoules and calories is:

  • 1 kJ = 239.00573613767 cal
  • 1 cal = 0.004184 kJ

Use this ratio to convert any value between these units.

Common Applications

Converting between Kilojoules and calories is frequently needed in:

  • Nutritional energy calculations
  • Physics and engineering
  • Renewable energy systems
  • Industrial power measurements

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 Kilojoules to calories, multiply the value by 239.00573613767. The formula is: calories = Kilojoules × 239.00573613767. For example, 10 kJ = 2390.0573613767 cal.

There are 239.00573613767 calories in 1 Kilojoule. This is the standard conversion factor for energy measurements.

The conversion formula is: cal = kJ × 239.00573613767. Simply multiply your Kilojoules value by 239.00573613767 to get the equivalent in calories.

To convert calories back to Kilojoules, multiply by 0.004184. The inverse formula is: Kilojoules = calories × 0.004184.

Yes, this converter uses the standard international conversion factor of 239.00573613767, ensuring accurate and reliable results for all energy conversions.

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

Quick Reference - kJ to cal

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

kJcal
0.1 kJ23.900573613767 cal
0.2 kJ47.801147227533 cal
0.3 kJ71.7017208413 cal
0.4 kJ95.602294455067 cal
0.5 kJ119.50286806883 cal
0.6 kJ143.4034416826 cal
0.7 kJ167.30401529637 cal
0.8 kJ191.20458891013 cal
0.9 kJ215.1051625239 cal
kJcal
1 kJ239.00573613767 cal
2 kJ478.01147227533 cal
3 kJ717.017208413 cal
4 kJ956.02294455067 cal
5 kJ1195.0286806883 cal
6 kJ1434.034416826 cal
7 kJ1673.0401529637 cal
8 kJ1912.0458891013 cal
9 kJ2151.051625239 cal
kJcal
10 kJ2390.0573613767 cal
20 kJ4780.1147227533 cal
30 kJ7170.17208413 cal
40 kJ9560.2294455067 cal
50 kJ11950.286806883 cal
60 kJ14340.34416826 cal
70 kJ16730.401529637 cal
80 kJ19120.458891013 cal
90 kJ21510.51625239 cal
kJcal
100 kJ23900.573613767 cal
200 kJ47801.147227533 cal
300 kJ71701.7208413 cal
400 kJ95602.294455067 cal
500 kJ119502.86806883 cal
600 kJ143403.4416826 cal
700 kJ167304.01529637 cal
800 kJ191204.58891013 cal
900 kJ215105.1625239 cal
kJcal
1000 kJ239005.73613767 cal
2000 kJ478011.47227533 cal
3000 kJ717017.208413 cal
4000 kJ956022.94455067 cal
5000 kJ1195028.6806883 cal
6000 kJ1434034.416826 cal
7000 kJ1673040.1529637 cal
8000 kJ1912045.8891013 cal
9000 kJ2151051.625239 cal
kJcal
10000 kJ2390057.3613767 cal
20000 kJ4780114.7227533 cal
30000 kJ7170172.08413 cal
40000 kJ9560229.4455067 cal
50000 kJ11950286.806883 cal
60000 kJ14340344.16826 cal
70000 kJ16730401.529637 cal
80000 kJ19120458.891013 cal
90000 kJ21510516.25239 cal