kilocalorie to calorie
Live kilocalorie (kcal) to calorie (cal) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.
Conversion table
Ten sample values from kilocalorie to calorie. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.
| kilocalorie (kcal) | → | calorie (cal) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 kcal | → | 1 cal |
| 0.01 kcal | → | 10 cal |
| 0.1 kcal | → | 100 cal |
| 0.5 kcal | → | 500 cal |
| 1 kcal | → | 1,000 cal |
| 2 kcal | → | 2,000 cal |
| 5 kcal | → | 5,000 cal |
| 10 kcal | → | 10,000 cal |
| 100 kcal | → | 100,000 cal |
| 1,000 kcal | → | 1,000,000 cal |
About the kilocalorie
1000 calories (4.184 kJ). Food labels in the US.
About the calorie
4.184 J. The energy to heat 1 g water by 1 °C.
How kilocalorie to calorie conversion works
Both units belong to Energy. Unitbox first expresses the input in the category reference unit (J), then expresses that same quantity in calorie.
The right unit depends on the convention used by your industry, country, instrument, or source document.
Unit definitions and conversion factors are maintained in the Unitbox methodology. Last reviewed with the current conversion dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kilocalorie to calorie?
Multiply the kilocalorie value by 1,000 to get it in calorie. For example, 10 kcal = 10,000 cal.
What is 1 kcal in cal?
1 kcal = 1,000 cal.
What is 100 kcal in cal?
100 kcal = 100,000 cal.
What is the formula?
Linear: multiply by 1,000 (the unit factor ratio).
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