Megajoules to Kilocalories

Convert megajoules (MJ) to kilocalories (kcal) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

MJ
kcal
1 MJ = 239.006 kcal
Full precision:239.006 kcal
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 megajoules to kilocalories, we multiply by 239.006 because one megajoule equals exactly 239.006 kilocalories.

1 megajoule = 239.006 kilocalories

Since each megajoule contains 239.006 kilocalories, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 239.006 = 239.006 kilocalories

So 1 megajoules = 239.006 kilocalories.

Quick check: 239.006 ÷ 239.006 = 1 megajoules

How to Convert Megajoules to Kilocalories

To convert megajoules to kilocalories, multiply the value by 239.006.

The Formula

Kilocalories = Megajoules × 239.006

Key Fact

1 megajoule = 239.006 kilocalories

Tip: To convert kilocalories back to megajoules, divide by 239.006.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 MJ = 239.006 kcal
1 × 239.006 = 239.006
Example 2: 5 MJ = 1195.03 kcal
5 × 239.006 = 1195.03
Example 3: 10 MJ = 2390.06 kcal
10 × 239.006 = 2390.06

Megajoules to Kilocalories Table

MegajoulesKilocalories
1 MJ239.006 kcal
2 MJ478.011 kcal
5 MJ1195.03 kcal
10 MJ2390.06 kcal
20 MJ4780.11 kcal
25 MJ5975.14 kcal
50 MJ11950.29 kcal
100 MJ23900.57 kcal
250 MJ59751.43 kcal
500 MJ119502.87 kcal
1000 MJ239005.74 kcal

1 Megajoule in Other Units

Unit1 MJ =
Megajoules to Joules1000000 J
Megajoules to Kilojoules1000 kJ
Megajoules to Gigajoules0.001 GJ
Megajoules to Watt-hours277.778 Wh
Megajoules to Kilowatt-hours0.27778 kWh
Megajoules to Megawatt-hours0.00027778 MWh
Megajoules to Calories239005.74 cal
Megajoules to Kilocalories239.006 kcal
Megajoules to BTU947.813 BTU
Megajoules to Therms0.0094782 therm
Megajoules to Foot-pounds737561.03 ft·lb
Megajoules to Electronvolts6.2415e+24 eV
Megajoules to Ergs1e+13 erg

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