Kilocalories to Calories Converter

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

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How to convert kilocalories to calories?

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

E(cal) = E(kcal) × 1000

Example

Convert 1 kcal to calories:

E(cal) = 1kcal × 1000 = 1000cal

How many calories in a kilocalorie?

There are 1000 calories in one kilocalorie.

1kcal = 1000cal

1kcal = 1000cal

How many kilocalories in a calorie?

There are 0.001 kilocalories in one calorie.

1cal = 0.001kcal

1cal = 0.001kcal

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 kilocalories to calories conversion table

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