Kilocalorie to Kilojoule

Free instant kilocalorie to kilojoule converter. 1 kcal = 4.184 kJ.

4.184
Formula
1 kcal = 4.184 kJ

Common Kilocalorie to Kilojoule values

Kilocalorie (kcal)Kilojoule (kJ)
14.184
520.92
1041.84
25104.6
50209.2
100418.4
5002092
10004184

How does Kilocalorie to Kilojoule conversion work?

Type a value in the Kilocalorie (kcal) field and the equivalent in Kilojoule (kJ) appears instantly to the right. The math uses the exact formula shown above — no rounding errors, no approximations beyond standard floating-point precision. Use the swap button to flip the units and see the inverse conversion.

Kilocalorie. 1,000 calories. The "Calorie" listed on US food labels is actually a kilocalorie.

Kilojoule. 1,000 joules. Common unit on food labels in metric countries.

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Conversion factors come from the official standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO definitions where applicable). Values are precise to standard floating-point limits.

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Frequently asked

What is the formula for converting Kilocalorie to Kilojoule?+
The formula is: 1 kcal = 4.184 kJ. Type any value into the calculator above and the result appears instantly.
How do I convert Kilojoule back to Kilocalorie?+
Click the swap button (⇄) above to go to the Kilojoule → Kilocalorie converter, or use the inverse formula derived from the one shown.

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