Kilojoule to Kilocalorie (kJ to kcal)
Convert kJ to kcal — Energy converter
One kilojoule equals 0.23900574 kcal, so to convert kilojoules to kilocalories you multiply the value by 0.23900574. A kilojoule is smaller than a kilocalorie — going the other way, 1 kcal = 4.184 kJ. For example, 10 kJ = 2.390057 kcal and 50 kJ = 11.950287 kcal.
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1 kJ = 0.23900574 kcal
Kilojoule to Kilocalorie formula
1 Kilojoule = 0.23900574 kcal
Worked examples
- 25 kJ = 5.975143 kcal
- 100 kJ = 23.900574 kcal
Kilojoule to Kilocalorie conversion table
| Kilojoule (kJ) | Kilocalorie (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.23900574 |
| 2 | 0.47801147 |
| 3 | 0.71701721 |
| 5 | 1.195029 |
| 8 | 1.912046 |
| 10 | 2.390057 |
| 12 | 2.868069 |
| 15 | 3.585086 |
| 20 | 4.780115 |
| 25 | 5.975143 |
| 50 | 11.950287 |
| 100 | 23.900574 |
| 250 | 59.751434 |
| 500 | 119.502868 |
| 1000 | 239.005736 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilocalories are in one kilojoule?
One kilojoule equals 0.23900574 kilocalories (kcal).
How many kilojoules are in one kilocalorie?
One kilocalorie equals 4.184 kilojoules (kJ).
How do you convert kilojoules to kilocalories?
1 Kilojoule = 0.23900574 kcal. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 kJ in kcal?
5 kJ = 1.195029 kcal.
What is 100 kJ in kcal?
100 kJ = 23.900574 kcal.
What is 10 kJ in kcal?
10 kJ = 2.390057 kcal.
What is 20 kJ in kcal?
20 kJ = 4.780115 kcal.
Is a kilojoule bigger than a kilocalorie?
No. A kilojoule is smaller — one kilojoule equals 0.23900574 kilocalories, while one kilocalorie equals 4.184 kilojoules.