How to Convert Kilocalories to Calories
To convert kilocalories to calories, multiply the value by 1000.
The Formula
Calories = Kilocalories × 1000
Key Fact
1 kilocalorie = 1000 calories
Tip: To convert calories back to kilocalories, divide by 1000.
Kilocalories to Calories
Convert kilocalories (kcal) to calories (cal) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
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1 kcal = 1000 cal
Full precision:1000 cal
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 kilocalories to calories, we multiply by 1000 because one kilocalorie equals exactly 1000 calories.
1 kilocalorie = 1000 calories
Since each kilocalorie contains 1000 calories, we multiply our value by this factor:
1 × 1000 = 1000 calories
So 1 kilocalories = 1000 calories.
Quick check: 1000 ÷ 1000 = 1 kilocalories
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 kcal = 1000 cal
1 × 1000 = 1000
1 × 1000 = 1000
Example 2: 5 kcal = 5000 cal
5 × 1000 = 5000
5 × 1000 = 5000
Example 3: 10 kcal = 10000 cal
10 × 1000 = 10000
10 × 1000 = 10000
Kilocalories to Calories Table
| Kilocalories | Calories |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 1000 cal |
| 2 kcal | 2000 cal |
| 5 kcal | 5000 cal |
| 10 kcal | 10000 cal |
| 20 kcal | 20000 cal |
| 25 kcal | 25000 cal |
| 50 kcal | 50000 cal |
| 100 kcal | 100000 cal |
| 250 kcal | 250000 cal |
| 500 kcal | 500000 cal |
| 1000 kcal | 1000000 cal |
1 Kilocalorie in Other Units
| Unit | 1 kcal = |
|---|---|
| Kilocalories to Joules | 4184 J |
| Kilocalories to Kilojoules | 4.184 kJ |
| Kilocalories to Megajoules | 0.004184 MJ |
| Kilocalories to Gigajoules | 0.000004 GJ |
| Kilocalories to Watt-hours | 1.1622 Wh |
| Kilocalories to Kilowatt-hours | 0.001162 kWh |
| Kilocalories to Megawatt-hours | 0.000001 MWh |
| Kilocalories to Calories | 1000 cal |
| Kilocalories to BTU | 3.9657 BTU |
| Kilocalories to Therms | 0.00004 therm |
| Kilocalories to Foot-pounds | 3085.96 ft·lb |
| Kilocalories to Electronvolts | 2.61e+22 eV |
| Kilocalories to Ergs | 4.18e+10 erg |