kcal to kJ converter

1 kcal = 4.184 kJ (thermochemical); 1 kJ = 0.239006 kcal. To convert kcal to kJ, multiply by 4.184.

Conversion formula

kJ = kcal × 4.184

Conversion table

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
10 kcal41.84 kJ
15 kcal62.76 kJ
20 kcal83.68 kJ
25 kcal104.6 kJ
50 kcal209.2 kJ
100 kcal418.4 kJ
1000 kcal4184 kJ

Reverse conversion table

1 kJ0.239006 kcal
2 kJ0.478012 kcal
3 kJ0.717018 kcal
4 kJ0.956024 kcal
5 kJ1.19503 kcal
6 kJ1.43404 kcal
7 kJ1.67304 kcal
8 kJ1.91205 kcal
9 kJ2.15105 kcal
10 kJ2.39006 kcal
15 kJ3.58509 kcal
20 kJ4.78012 kcal
25 kJ5.97515 kcal
50 kJ11.9503 kcal
100 kJ23.9006 kcal
1000 kJ239.006 kcal

Key facts

1 kilocalorie4.184 kJ (thermochemical)
1 kJ0.239006 kcal
FormulakJ = kcal × 4.184
100 kcal418.4 kJ

Frequently asked questions

How many kJ is 1 kcal?

1 kilocalorie equals 4.184 kJ (thermochemical). Multiply kcal by 4.184.

Is a food Calorie a kcal?

Yes. A nutritional Calorie (with a capital C) equals one kilocalorie, or 4.184 kJ.

Reverse conversion

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