Convert joules to kilocalories

1 J = 0.000239005736138 kcal — exactly. Both units are defined against the SI, so this factor is a fraction, not an approximation.

0.000 239 005 736 138kcal
≈ Rounded to 12 s.f. 1 J ≈ 0.000 239 005 736 138 kcal
As a fraction: 1/4184
1 J = 0.000239005736138 kcal

How to convert joules to kilocalories

Multiply the number of joules by 0.000239005736138 to get kilocalories.

Kilocalorie: The Calorie on food labels — 1000 small calories.

Joule to Kilocalorie conversion table

Joules (J) Kilocalories (kcal)
1 J 0.000 239 005 74
2 J 0.000 478 011 47
3 J 0.000 717 017 21
5 J 0.001 195 028 7
10 J 0.002 390 057 4
20 J 0.004 780 114 7
25 J 0.005 975 143 4
50 J 0.011 950 287
100 J 0.023 900 574
250 J 0.059 751 434
500 J 0.119 502 87
1000 J 0.239 005 74

Kilocalorie to Joule conversion table

Kilocalories (kcal) Joules (J)
1 kcal 4184
2 kcal 8368
3 kcal 12 552
5 kcal 20 920
10 kcal 41 840
20 kcal 83 680
25 kcal 104 600
50 kcal 209 200
100 kcal 418 400
250 kcal 1 046 000
500 kcal 2 092 000
1000 kcal 4 184 000

Frequently asked

How many kilocalories are in a joule?

One joule equals 0.0002390057361 kilocalories (J → kcal). That figure is exact, not rounded.

How do you convert joules to kilocalories?

Multiply the number of joules by 0.000239005736138 to get kilocalories.

What is 1 kcal in joules?

One kilocalorie is 4184 joules.

What is 10 J in kcal?

10 J = 0.002 390 057 4 kcal.

What exactly is a kilocalorie?

The Calorie on food labels — 1000 small calories.

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