Kilojoules to Calories Converter

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

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How to convert kilojoules to calories?

To convert kilojoules to calories, you can use the following conversion factor: **1 kilojoule = 239.006 calories**, multiply the number of kilojoules by 239.006.

E(cal) = E(kJ) × 239.006

Example

Convert 0.004184 kJ to calories:

E(cal) = 0.004184kJ × 239.006 = 1cal

How many calories in a kilojoule?

There are 239.006 calories in one kilojoule.

1kJ = 239.006cal

1kJ = 239.006cal

How many kilojoules in a calorie?

There are 0.004184 kilojoules in one calorie.

1cal = 0.004184kJ

1cal = 0.004184kJ

What is a Calorie?

A calorie is a unit of energy commonly used in nutrition to measure the energy content of food. It is defined as the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius.

Popular kilojoules to calories conversion table

Kilojoules (kJ) Calories (cal)
0.004184 kJ 1 cal
0.01 kJ 2.39006 cal
0.1 kJ 23.9006 cal
0.5 kJ 119.503 cal
1 kJ 239.006 cal
2 kJ 478.012 cal
5 kJ 1195.03 cal
10 kJ 2390.06 cal
20 kJ 4780.12 cal
50 kJ 11950.3 cal
100 kJ 23900.6 cal