Kilocalorie to Joule Converter
1 kcal = 4184.00 J
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FORMULA
1 kcal = 4184.00 J
CONVERSION TABLE
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | Joule (J) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 4,184 J |
| 5 kcal | 20,920 J |
| 10 kcal | 41,840 J |
| 25 kcal | 104,600 J |
| 50 kcal | 209,200 J |
| 100 kcal | 418,400 J |
| 250 kcal | 1,046,000 J |
| 500 kcal | 2,092,000 J |
| 1,000 kcal | 4,184,000 J |
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About Kilocalorie (kcal)
Equal to 1,000 small calories, the kilocalorie (kcal) is the 'Calorie' with a capital C used on food nutrition labels in the United States and many other countries. When a food label states 200 Calories, it means 200 kilocalories or 836.8 kilojoules. Daily dietary recommendations are expressed in kilocalories.
About Joule (J)
The SI derived unit of energy, one joule equals the work done by a force of one newton moving an object one meter. Named after James Prescott Joule, who demonstrated the mechanical equivalent of heat, the joule is used in physics, chemistry, and engineering for all forms of energy, work, and heat.
How to Convert Kilocalorie to Joule
The conversion formula is: 1 kcal = 4184.00 J. To convert from Kilocalorie (kcal) to Joule (J), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Joule in 1 Kilocalorie?
1 Kilocalorie (kcal) equals 4184.00 Joule (J).
How to convert Kilocalorie to Joule?
Multiply the Kilocalorie value by 4184.00 to get the equivalent in Joule. Formula: 1 kcal = 4184.00 J
What is the formula for Kilocalorie to Joule conversion?
1 kcal = 4184.00 J
Glossary
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Calorie
A unit of energy. The small calorie (cal) heats 1g of water by 1°C; the food Calorie (kcal) is 1000 small calories.
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BTU (British Thermal Unit)
The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
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Electronvolt
A unit of energy equal to the kinetic energy gained by an electron accelerated through 1 volt.
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Joule
The SI unit of energy, equal to the work done by a force of one newton acting over a distance of one meter (1 J = 1 N·m = 1 kg·m²/s²).