kJ to Kcal Converter
Type an amount in kilojoules to see it in kilocalories and other energy units.
Result
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Joule (J) | 1,000,000 |
| Calorie (cal) | 239,005.736 |
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | 239.00574 |
| Watt-hour (Wh) | 277.77778 |
| Kilowatt-hour (kWh) | 0.27777778 |
| British thermal unit (BTU) | 947.81712 |
How to use it
- Type the amount.
- Check the From and To units, or change them.
- Read the result. The table shows the same amount in other units.
About this tool
1 kilojoule = 0.23900574 kilocalories, so to convert kilojoules to kilocalories, multiply by 0.23900574. To go the other way, 1 kilocalorie = 4.184 kilojoules.
Divide kilojoules by 4.184 for kilocalories (the "Calories" on food labels).
Formula
- kilocalories = kilojoules × 0.23900574
- kilojoules = kilocalories × 4.184
kJ to kcal conversion chart
| kJ | kcal |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.11950287 |
| 1 | 0.23900574 |
| 2 | 0.47801147 |
| 3 | 0.71701721 |
| 4 | 0.95602294 |
| 5 | 1.19503 |
| 6 | 1.43403 |
| 7 | 1.67304 |
| 8 | 1.91205 |
| 9 | 2.15105 |
| 10 | 2.39006 |
| 15 | 3.58509 |
| 20 | 4.78011 |
| 25 | 5.97514 |
| 30 | 7.17017 |
| 40 | 9.56023 |
| 50 | 11.95029 |
| 75 | 17.92543 |
| 100 | 23.90057 |
| 250 | 59.75143 |
| 500 | 119.50287 |
| 1,000 | 239.00574 |
kcal to kJ
| kcal | kJ |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.092 |
| 1 | 4.184 |
| 2 | 8.368 |
| 3 | 12.552 |
| 4 | 16.736 |
| 5 | 20.92 |
| 6 | 25.104 |
| 7 | 29.288 |
| 8 | 33.472 |
| 9 | 37.656 |
| 10 | 41.84 |
| 15 | 62.76 |
Examples
- 1 kJ = 0.23900574 kcal
- 5 kJ = 1.19503 kcal
- 10 kJ = 2.39006 kcal
- 50 kJ = 11.95029 kcal
- 100 kJ = 23.90057 kcal
Tips
- Divide kilojoules by 4.184 for kilocalories (the "Calories" on food labels).
- Use Swap units to convert the other way.
- Results are rounded for display. The exact factor is used in the calculation.
Questions and answers
How many kilocalories are in 1 kilojoule?
1 kilojoule = 0.23900574 kilocalories.
How many kilojoules are in 1 kilocalorie?
1 kilocalorie = 4.184 kilojoules.
How do I convert kilojoules to kilocalories?
Multiply the number of kilojoules by 0.23900574.
Are my numbers saved or sent anywhere?
No. The conversion runs in your browser on your own device. Nothing you type is sent to Paul Digital or any other server.
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