Calorie to Kilocalorie (cal to kcal)
Convert cal to kcal — Energy converter
One calorie equals 0.001 kcal, so to convert calories to kilocalories you multiply the value by 0.001. A calorie is smaller than a kilocalorie — going the other way, 1 kcal = 1000 cal. For example, 10 cal = 0.01 kcal and 50 cal = 0.05 kcal.
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1 cal = 0.001 kcal
Calorie to Kilocalorie formula
1 Calorie = 0.001 kcal
Worked examples
- 25 cal = 0.025 kcal
- 100 cal = 0.1 kcal
Calorie to Kilocalorie conversion table
| Calorie (cal) | Kilocalorie (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 8 | 0.008 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 12 | 0.012 |
| 15 | 0.015 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilocalories are in one calorie?
One calorie equals 0.001 kilocalories (kcal).
How many calories are in one kilocalorie?
One kilocalorie equals 1000 calories (cal).
How do you convert calories to kilocalories?
1 Calorie = 0.001 kcal. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 cal in kcal?
5 cal = 0.005 kcal.
What is 100 cal in kcal?
100 cal = 0.1 kcal.
What is 10 cal in kcal?
10 cal = 0.01 kcal.
What is 20 cal in kcal?
20 cal = 0.02 kcal.
Is a calorie bigger than a kilocalorie?
No. A calorie is smaller — one calorie equals 0.001 kilocalories, while one kilocalorie equals 1000 calories.