How to convert kilocalories to joules
Multiply the value in kilocalories by 4,184 to get joules.
1 kcal = 4,184 J
Example
To convert 10 kilocalories to joules: 10 × 4,184 = 41,840 J.
kcal to J conversion chart
| Kilocalories (kcal) | Joules (J) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kcal | 418.4 J |
| 0.25 kcal | 1,046 J |
| 0.5 kcal | 2,092 J |
| 1 kcal | 4,184 J |
| 2 kcal | 8,368 J |
| 3 kcal | 12,552 J |
| 4 kcal | 16,736 J |
| 5 kcal | 20,920 J |
| 6 kcal | 25,104 J |
| 7 kcal | 29,288 J |
| 8 kcal | 33,472 J |
| 9 kcal | 37,656 J |
| 10 kcal | 41,840 J |
| 12 kcal | 50,208 J |
| 15 kcal | 62,760 J |
| 20 kcal | 83,680 J |
| 25 kcal | 104,600 J |
| 30 kcal | 125,520 J |
| 40 kcal | 167,360 J |
| 50 kcal | 209,200 J |
| 75 kcal | 313,800 J |
| 100 kcal | 418,400 J |
| 250 kcal | 1,046,000 J |
| 500 kcal | 2,092,000 J |
| 1,000 kcal | 4,184,000 J |
About the units
Kilocalorie (food Calorie) (kcal)
A kilocalorie is 1,000 calories — the "Calorie" printed on food labels.
Joule (J)
The joule is the SI unit of energy: the work done by a force of one newton over one meter.
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