Kilojoule to Kilocalorie Converter
1 kJ = 0.239006 kcal
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1 kJ = 0.239006 kcal
CONVERSION TABLE
| Kilojoule (kJ) | Kilocalorie (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ | 0.239006 kcal |
| 5 kJ | 1.195 kcal |
| 10 kJ | 2.3901 kcal |
| 25 kJ | 5.9751 kcal |
| 50 kJ | 11.9503 kcal |
| 100 kJ | 23.9006 kcal |
| 250 kJ | 59.7514 kcal |
| 500 kJ | 119.5029 kcal |
| 1,000 kJ | 239.0057 kcal |
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About Kilojoule (kJ)
Equal to 1,000 joules, the kilojoule is the standard energy unit on food nutrition labels in Australia, New Zealand, and the European Union. A typical adult's daily energy requirement is about 8,700 kJ (approximately 2,080 kilocalories), and food packages in metric countries display energy content in kJ.
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.
How to Convert Kilojoule to Kilocalorie
The conversion formula is: 1 kJ = 0.239006 kcal. To convert from Kilojoule (kJ) to Kilocalorie (kcal), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Kilocalorie in 1 Kilojoule?
1 Kilojoule (kJ) equals 0.239006 Kilocalorie (kcal).
How to convert Kilojoule to Kilocalorie?
Multiply the Kilojoule value by 0.239006 to get the equivalent in Kilocalorie. Formula: 1 kJ = 0.239006 kcal
What is the formula for Kilojoule to Kilocalorie conversion?
1 kJ = 0.239006 kcal
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).