kilocalories to joules

Free online kilocalories to joules converter, type a value and get the result instantly. No signup, works offline in your browser.

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Conversion formula

1 kcal = 4184 J

How to convert kilocalories to joules step by step

  1. Write down the value you want to convert in kilocalories.
  2. Multiply it by the conversion factor: 4184 (because 1 kcal = 4184 J).
  3. The result is your value in joules. Example: 10 kcal × 4184 = 41840 J.

Tip: to go the other way, divide by the factor, or use the joules to kilocalories converter.

kilocalories to joules conversion table

kilocalories (kcal)joules (J)
0.1 kcal418.4 J
0.25 kcal1046 J
0.5 kcal2092 J
1 kcal4184 J
2 kcal8368 J
3 kcal12552 J
4 kcal16736 J
5 kcal20920 J
6 kcal25104 J
8 kcal33472 J
10 kcal41840 J
15 kcal62760 J
20 kcal83680 J
25 kcal104600 J
30 kcal125520 J
40 kcal167360 J
50 kcal209200 J
60 kcal251040 J
75 kcal313800 J
100 kcal418400 J
120 kcal502080 J
122 kcal510448 J
146 kcal610864 J
150 kcal627600 J
190 kcal794960 J
200 kcal836800 J
250 kcal1.0460e+06 J
300 kcal1.2552e+06 J
400 kcal1.6736e+06 J
500 kcal2.0920e+06 J
600 kcal2.5104e+06 J
750 kcal3.1380e+06 J
800 kcal3.3472e+06 J
1000 kcal4.1840e+06 J
1500 kcal6.2760e+06 J
1810 kcal7.5730e+06 J
1930 kcal8.0751e+06 J
2000 kcal8.3680e+06 J
2500 kcal1.0460e+07 J
3000 kcal1.2552e+07 J
4000 kcal1.6736e+07 J
5000 kcal2.0920e+07 J
7500 kcal3.1380e+07 J
10000 kcal4.1840e+07 J
10500 kcal4.3932e+07 J

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FAQ

How do I convert kilocalories to joules?

Type a value in kilocalories in the converter above, the equivalent in joules is calculated instantly. 1 kcal equals 4184 J.

What is the formula to convert kilocalories to joules?

Multiply the value in kilocalories by 4184 to get the value in joules.

How many joules are in 1 kilocalories?

There are 4184 joules in 1 kcal.

How do I convert joules back to kilocalories?

Divide the value in joules by 4184, or use the swap button (⇄) in the converter above.

What does kcal stand for?

kcal is the standard abbreviation for kilocalories. E.g. 1 kcal = 4184 J.

What does J stand for?

J is the standard abbreviation for joules.