Kilojoules to Kilocalories

Convert kilojoules (kJ) to kilocalories (kcal) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

kJ
kcal
1 kJ = 0.239 kcal
Full precision:0.23900574 kcal
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 kilojoules to kilocalories, we divide by 4.184 because one kilocalorie equals exactly 4.184 kilojoules.

1 kilocalorie = 4.184 kilojoules

Since there are 4.184 kilojoules in every kilocalorie, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 4.184 = 0.239 kilocalories

So 1 kilojoules = 0.239 kilocalories.

Quick check: 0.239 × 4.184 = 1 kilojoules

How to Convert Kilojoules to Kilocalories

To convert kilojoules to kilocalories, divide the value by 4.184.

The Formula

Kilocalories = Kilojoules ÷ 4.184

Key Fact

1 kilocalorie = 4.184 kilojoules

Tip: To convert kilocalories back to kilojoules, multiply by 4.184.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 kJ = 0.239 kcal
1 ÷ 4.184 = 0.239
Example 2: 5 kJ = 1.195 kcal
5 ÷ 4.184 = 1.195
Example 3: 10 kJ = 2.3901 kcal
10 ÷ 4.184 = 2.3901

Kilojoules to Kilocalories Table

KilojoulesKilocalories
1 kJ0.239 kcal
2 kJ0.478 kcal
5 kJ1.195 kcal
10 kJ2.3901 kcal
20 kJ4.7801 kcal
25 kJ5.9751 kcal
50 kJ11.9503 kcal
100 kJ23.9006 kcal
250 kJ59.7514 kcal
500 kJ119.503 kcal
1000 kJ239.006 kcal

1 Kilojoule in Other Units

Unit1 kJ =
Kilojoules to Joules1000 J
Kilojoules to Megajoules0.001 MJ
Kilojoules to Gigajoules0.000001 GJ
Kilojoules to Watt-hours0.277778 Wh
Kilojoules to Kilowatt-hours0.000278 kWh
Kilojoules to Megawatt-hours2.78e-7 MWh
Kilojoules to Calories239.006 cal
Kilojoules to Kilocalories0.239006 kcal
Kilojoules to BTU0.947813 BTU
Kilojoules to Therms0.000009 therm
Kilojoules to Foot-pounds737.561 ft·lb
Kilojoules to Electronvolts6.24e+21 eV
Kilojoules to Ergs1e+10 erg

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