kilojoule to kilocalorie
Live kilojoule (kJ) to kilocalorie (kcal) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.
Conversion table
Ten sample values from kilojoule to kilocalorie. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.
| kilojoule (kJ) | → | kilocalorie (kcal) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 kJ | → | 0.000239 kcal |
| 0.01 kJ | → | 0.00239 kcal |
| 0.1 kJ | → | 0.023901 kcal |
| 0.5 kJ | → | 0.119503 kcal |
| 1 kJ | → | 0.239006 kcal |
| 2 kJ | → | 0.478011 kcal |
| 5 kJ | → | 1.195029 kcal |
| 10 kJ | → | 2.390057 kcal |
| 100 kJ | → | 23.900574 kcal |
| 1,000 kJ | → | 239.005736 kcal |
About the kilojoule
1000 J. Food labels in some countries.
About the kilocalorie
1000 calories (4.184 kJ). Food labels in the US.
How kilojoule to kilocalorie conversion works
Both units belong to Energy. Unitbox first expresses the input in the category reference unit (J), then expresses that same quantity in kilocalorie.
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 kilojoule to kilocalorie?
Multiply the kilojoule value by 0.239006 to get it in kilocalorie. For example, 10 kJ = 2.3901 kcal.
What is 1 kJ in kcal?
1 kJ = 0.239006 kcal.
What is 100 kJ in kcal?
100 kJ = 23.9006 kcal.
What is the formula?
Linear: multiply by 0.239006 (the unit factor ratio).
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