Calories to Kilocalories Converter

Convert calories to kilocalories (cal to kcal) instantly with our free online converter. Accurate results with decimal precision.

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How to convert calories to kilocalories?

To convert calories to kilocalories, you can use the following conversion factor: **1 calorie = 0.001 kilocalories**, divide the number of calories by 1000.

E(kcal) = E(cal) ÷ 1000

Example

Convert 1000 cal to kilocalories:

E(kcal) = 1000cal ÷ 1000 = 1kcal

How many kilocalories in a calorie?

There are 0.001 kilocalories in one calorie.

1cal = 0.001kcal

1cal = 0.001kcal

How many calories in a kilocalorie?

There are 1000 calories in one kilocalorie.

1kcal = 1000cal

1kcal = 1000cal

What is a Kilocalorie?

A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1000 calories. It is commonly used in nutrition to measure the energy content of food and is often referred to as a 'Calorie' (with capital C) on food labels.

Popular calories to kilocalories conversion table

Calories (cal) Kilocalories (kcal)
1 cal 0.001 kcal
10 cal 0.01 kcal
100 cal 0.1 kcal
500 cal 0.5 kcal
1000 cal 1 kcal
2000 cal 2 kcal
5000 cal 5 kcal
10000 cal 10 kcal
20000 cal 20 kcal
50000 cal 50 kcal
100000 cal 100 kcal