Kilocalories to Kilojoules Converter

Convert kilocalories (kcal) to kilojoules (kJ) instantly. Type a value below; the result updates as you type. 1 kcal = 4.184 kJ.

How to convert kilocalories to kilojoules

1 kcal = 4.184 kJ. To convert kilocalories to kilojoules, multiply the value by 4.184.

kilojoules = kilocalories × 4.184

Worked examples

  • 5 kcal = 20.92 kJ
  • 12 kcal = 50.208 kJ
  • 100 kcal = 418.4 kJ

Common kilocalories to kilojoules conversions

How many kilojoules is 2 kcal?

2 kcal is equal to 8.368 kJ.

How many kilojoules is 10 kcal?

10 kcal is equal to 41.84 kJ.

How many kilojoules is 20 kcal?

20 kcal is equal to 83.68 kJ.

How many kilojoules is 50 kcal?

50 kcal is equal to 209.2 kJ.

How many kilojoules is 100 kcal?

100 kcal is equal to 418.4 kJ.

How many kilojoules is 500 kcal?

500 kcal is equal to 2,092 kJ.

Kilocalories to kilojoules conversion table

Kilocalories (kcal)Kilojoules (kJ)
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
30 kcal125.52 kJ
40 kcal167.36 kJ
50 kcal209.2 kJ
75 kcal313.8 kJ
100 kcal418.4 kJ
250 kcal1,046 kJ
500 kcal2,092 kJ
1,000 kcal4,184 kJ

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Frequently asked questions

How many kilojoules are in 1 kilocalorie (food Calorie)?

1 kilocalorie (food Calorie) (kcal) equals 4.184 kilojoules (kJ).

How do I convert kilocalories to kilojoules?

To convert kilocalories to kilojoules, multiply the value by 4.184. For example, 5 kcal = 20.92 kJ.

How many kilocalories are in 1 kilojoule?

1 kilojoule (kJ) equals 0.239006 kilocalories (kcal).