Kilojoule to Kilocalorie

Free instant kilojoule to kilocalorie converter. 1 kJ = 0.239006 kcal.

0.239006
Formula
1 kJ = 0.239006 kcal

Common Kilojoule to Kilocalorie values

Kilojoule (kJ)Kilocalorie (kcal)
10.239006
51.19503
102.39006
255.97514
5011.9503
10023.9006
500119.503
1000239.006

How does Kilojoule to Kilocalorie conversion work?

Type a value in the Kilojoule (kJ) field and the equivalent in Kilocalorie (kcal) 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.

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

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

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Frequently asked

What is the formula for converting Kilojoule to Kilocalorie?+
The formula is: 1 kJ = 0.239006 kcal. Type any value into the calculator above and the result appears instantly.
How do I convert Kilocalorie back to Kilojoule?+
Click the swap button (⇄) above to go to the Kilocalorie → Kilojoule converter, or use the inverse formula derived from the one shown.

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