Kilocalories to Ergs

Convert kilocalories (kcal) to ergs (erg) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

kcal
erg
1 kcal = 4.184e+10 erg
Full precision:4.184e+10 erg
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 kilocalories to ergs, we multiply by 4.184e+10 because one kilocalorie equals exactly 4.184e+10 ergs.

1 kilocalorie = 4.184e+10 ergs

Since each kilocalorie contains 4.184e+10 ergs, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 4.184e+10 = 4.184e+10 ergs

So 1 kilocalories = 4.184e+10 ergs.

Quick check: 4.184e+10 ÷ 4.184e+10 = 1 kilocalories

How to Convert Kilocalories to Ergs

To convert kilocalories to ergs, multiply the value by 4.184e+10.

The Formula

Ergs = Kilocalories × 4.184e+10

Key Fact

1 kilocalorie = 4.184e+10 ergs

Tip: To convert ergs back to kilocalories, divide by 4.184e+10.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 kcal = 4.184e+10 erg
1 × 4.184e+10 = 4.184e+10
Example 2: 5 kcal = 2.092e+11 erg
5 × 4.184e+10 = 2.092e+11
Example 3: 10 kcal = 4.184e+11 erg
10 × 4.184e+10 = 4.184e+11

Kilocalories to Ergs Table

KilocaloriesErgs
1 kcal4.184e+10 erg
2 kcal8.368e+10 erg
5 kcal2.092e+11 erg
10 kcal4.184e+11 erg
20 kcal8.368e+11 erg
25 kcal1.046e+12 erg
50 kcal2.092e+12 erg
100 kcal4.184e+12 erg
250 kcal1.046e+13 erg
500 kcal2.092e+13 erg
1000 kcal4.184e+13 erg

1 Kilocalorie in Other Units

Unit1 kcal =
Kilocalories to Joules4184 J
Kilocalories to Kilojoules4.184 kJ
Kilocalories to Megajoules0.004184 MJ
Kilocalories to Gigajoules0.00000418 GJ
Kilocalories to Watt-hours1.1622 Wh
Kilocalories to Kilowatt-hours0.0011622 kWh
Kilocalories to Megawatt-hours0.00000116 MWh
Kilocalories to Calories1000 cal
Kilocalories to BTU3.9657 BTU
Kilocalories to Therms0.00003966 therm
Kilocalories to Foot-pounds3085.96 ft·lb
Kilocalories to Electronvolts2.6114e+22 eV
Kilocalories to Ergs4.184e+10 erg

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