Kilojoules to Calories

Convert kilojoules (kJ) to calories (cal) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

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1 kJ = 239.006 cal
Full precision:239.006 cal
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 kilojoules to calories, we multiply by 239.006 because one kilojoule equals exactly 239.006 calories.

1 kilojoule = 239.006 calories

Since each kilojoule contains 239.006 calories, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 239.006 = 239.006 calories

So 1 kilojoules = 239.006 calories.

Quick check: 239.006 ÷ 239.006 = 1 kilojoules

How to Convert Kilojoules to Calories

To convert kilojoules to calories, multiply the value by 239.006.

The Formula

Calories = Kilojoules × 239.006

Key Fact

1 kilojoule = 239.006 calories

Tip: To convert calories back to kilojoules, divide by 239.006.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 kJ = 239.006 cal
1 × 239.006 = 239.006
Example 2: 5 kJ = 1195.03 cal
5 × 239.006 = 1195.03
Example 3: 10 kJ = 2390.06 cal
10 × 239.006 = 2390.06

Kilojoules to Calories Table

KilojoulesCalories
1 kJ239.006 cal
2 kJ478.011 cal
5 kJ1195.03 cal
10 kJ2390.06 cal
20 kJ4780.11 cal
25 kJ5975.14 cal
50 kJ11950.29 cal
100 kJ23900.57 cal
250 kJ59751.43 cal
500 kJ119502.87 cal
1000 kJ239005.74 cal

1 Kilojoule in Other Units

Unit1 kJ =
Kilojoules to Joules1000 J
Kilojoules to Megajoules0.001 MJ
Kilojoules to Gigajoules0.000001 GJ
Kilojoules to Watt-hours0.27778 Wh
Kilojoules to Kilowatt-hours0.00027778 kWh
Kilojoules to Megawatt-hours2.7778e-7 MWh
Kilojoules to Calories239.006 cal
Kilojoules to Kilocalories0.23901 kcal
Kilojoules to BTU0.94781 BTU
Kilojoules to Therms0.00000948 therm
Kilojoules to Foot-pounds737.561 ft·lb
Kilojoules to Electronvolts6.2415e+21 eV
Kilojoules to Ergs1e+10 erg

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