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KCAL to KJ Converter

Convert kilocalorie (food) (kcal) to kilojoule (kJ) in one step. One kilocalorie (food) equals 4.184 kilojoules — enter any amount to see the exact result, or use the table below for common values.

Enter the amount in kilocalorie (food)s to convert.

Result

1 kcal = 4.184 kJ

In kilojoules

4.184

Conversion rate

1 kcal = 4.184 kJ

Inverse rate

1 kJ = 0.239006 kcal

Conversion table

    1 kcal = 4.184 kJ
    2 kcal = 8.368 kJ
    5 kcal = 20.92 kJ
   10 kcal = 41.84 kJ
   25 kcal = 104.6 kJ
   50 kcal = 209.2 kJ
  100 kcal = 418.4 kJ
  250 kcal = 1,046 kJ
  500 kcal = 2,092 kJ
 1000 kcal = 4,184 kJ

How this was worked out

  1. Step 11 kcal = 4.184 kJ
  2. Step 2Multiply: 1 × 4.184 = 4.184
  3. Step 3Result: 4.184 kJ

Conversions use exact definitions (for example 1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly), so results are precise rather than rounded mid-calculation.

Formula

Kilojoule = Kilocalorie (food) × 4.184

How it works

  1. 1The conversion factor between kilocalorie (food)s and kilojoules is 4.184.
  2. 2Multiply your kilocalorie (food)s value by 4.184 to get kilojoules.
  3. 3To convert back, divide by 4.184 — or multiply by 0.239006.

Example

Input

1 kcal

Result

4.184 kJ

Frequently asked questions

One kilocalorie (food) equals 4.184 kilojoules.

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