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kcal to kJ Converter - Kilocalorie to Kilojoule

Kilocalorie (kcal) to Kilojoule (kJ)

Direct answer

1 kcal = 4.184 kJ

kJ = kcal × 4.184

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Conversion formula

kJ = kcal × 4.184

kcal = kJ × 0.239005736138

Example: 10 kcal = 10 × 4.184 = 41.84 kJ.

Common conversion table

kcalkJ
1 kcal4.184 kJ
2 kcal8.368 kJ
5 kcal20.92 kJ
10 kcal41.84 kJ
20 kcal83.68 kJ
50 kcal209.2 kJ
100 kcal418.4 kJ
1,000 kcal4,184 kJ

FAQ

How many kJ are in 1 kcal?

1 kcal = 4.184 kJ.

How many kJ are in 10 kcal?

10 kcal = 41.84 kJ.

How many kJ are in 100 kcal?

100 kcal = 418.4 kJ.

What is the formula to convert kcal to kJ?

Use kJ = kcal × 4.184.

How many kcal are in 1 kJ?

1 kJ = 0.239005736138 kcal.

What should I check when converting kcal to kJ?

Use the conversion factor 4.184 and round the result to the precision required by your calculation.

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