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Convert Kilocalorie (Food Cal) to Joule.
Input the value of kilocalories below to convert instantly to joules with standard conversions, definitions, and equations.
How to Convert Kilocalories to Joules
To convert kilocalorie (food cal) to joule, we use the official conversion formulas. Below is the mathematical formula, plain-English explanation, and a worked example.
kilocalorie-to-joule-formula.py
# Mathematical Formula
Value in Joules = Value in Kilocalories × 4184
# Worked Example (5 kcal)
5 kcal × 4184 = 20920.0000 J
What is a Kilocalorie (Food Cal)?
Kilocalorie (Food Cal) (kcal)
Commonly known as the food calorie (capital C), representing 1,000 gram calories.
What is a Joule?
Joule (J)
The base SI unit of energy, equal to work done by a force of one newton moving one meter.
Kilocalorie (Food Cal) to Joule Conversion Table
| Kilocalorie (Food Cal) (kcal) | Joule (J) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 4184 J |
| 2 kcal | 8368 J |
| 3 kcal | 12552 J |
| 5 kcal | 20920 J |
| 10 kcal | 41840 J |
| 15 kcal | 62760 J |
| 20 kcal | 83680 J |
| 25 kcal | 104600 J |
| 50 kcal | 209200 J |
| 100 kcal | 418400 J |
| 250 kcal | 1046000 J |
| 500 kcal | 2092000 J |
| 1000 kcal | 4184000 J |
Joule to Kilocalorie (Food Cal) Conversion Table
| Joule (J) | Kilocalorie (Food Cal) (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 J | 0.00024 kcal |
| 2 J | 0.00048 kcal |
| 3 J | 0.00072 kcal |
| 5 J | 0.0012 kcal |
| 10 J | 0.00239 kcal |
| 15 J | 0.00359 kcal |
| 20 J | 0.00478 kcal |
| 25 J | 0.00598 kcal |
| 50 J | 0.01195 kcal |
| 100 J | 0.0239 kcal |
| 250 J | 0.05975 kcal |
| 500 J | 0.1195 kcal |
| 1000 J | 0.23901 kcal |
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