How to Convert kilocalories to Joules
To convert kilocalories to Joules, multiply the value by 4184.
The Formula
Joules = kilocalories × 4184
Key Fact
1 kilocalorie = 4184 Joules
Tip: To convert Joules back to kilocalories, divide by 4184.
Kilocalories to Joules
Convert kilocalories (kcal) to Joules (J) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
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1 kilocalories (kcal) = 4184 Joules (J)
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Step-by-Step Solution
1Write the conversion factor:
1 kilocalorie = 4184 Joules
2Multiply the value by the conversion factor:
1 × 4184 = 4184
3Result:
1 kilocalories (kcal) = 4184 Joules (J)
kilocalories to Joules Table
| kilocalories | Joules |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 4184 J |
| 2 kcal | 8368 J |
| 5 kcal | 20920 J |
| 10 kcal | 41840 J |
| 20 kcal | 83680 J |
| 25 kcal | 104600 J |
| 50 kcal | 209200 J |
| 100 kcal | 418400 J |
| 250 kcal | 1046000 J |
| 500 kcal | 2092000 J |
| 1000 kcal | 4184000 J |
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 | 4.184e-6 GJ |
| Kilocalories to Watt-hours | 1.16222222222 Wh |
| Kilocalories to Kilowatt-hours | 0.00116222222222 kWh |
| Kilocalories to Megawatt-hours | 1.16222222222e-6 MWh |
| Kilocalories to Calories | 1000 cal |
| Kilocalories to BTU | 3.96565124258 BTU |
| Kilocalories to Therms | 3.96566683147e-5 therm |
| Kilocalories to Foot-pounds | 3085.95536281 ft·lb |
| Kilocalories to Electronvolts | 2.6114419104e22 eV |
| Kilocalories to Ergs | 4.184e10 erg |