Kilojoule to Kilocalorie Converter
Convert kilojoule to kilocalorie instantly.
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How to convert kilojoule to kilocalorie
Enter your energy value in kilojoule and see the result in kilocalorie instantly. Key reference points: 1 food Calorie equals 1 kcal (4.184 kJ), and 1 kilowatt-hour equals 3600 kJ (860 kcal).
Kilojoule is used on food labels in Australia and many European countries; kilocalorie (kcal) is the food Calorie used in the US and UK. One kilocalorie equals 4.184 kilojoules.
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Common kilojoule to kilocalorie conversions
| Kilojoule (kJ) | Kilocalorie (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.239006 |
| 5 | 1.19503 |
| 10 | 2.39006 |
| 25 | 5.97514 |
| 50 | 11.9503 |
| 100 | 23.9006 |
| 500 | 119.503 |
| 1000 | 239.006 |
Frequently asked questions
1 kilojoule equals 0.239006 kilocalorie.
Multiply by 0.239006. For example, 5 kJ = 1.19503 kcal.
2092 kilojoules equals approximately 500 kilocalories (food Calories).
1 kilocalorie equals 4.184 kilojoule.
100 kilojoule equals 23.9006 kilocalorie.