Convert Kilojoules to Kilocalories
1 kilojoule = 0.2390057 kilocalories. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
Kilojoules to Kilocalories formula
Multiply the number of kilojoules by 0.2390057 to get kilocalories.
kilocalories = kilojoules × 0.2390057To go the other way: divide the number of kilocalories by 0.2390057, or multiply by 4.184.
kilojoules = kilocalories ÷ 0.2390057Kilojoules to Kilocalories conversion table
| Kilojoules | Kilocalories |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ | 0.2390057 kcal |
| 2 kJ | 0.4780115 kcal |
| 3 kJ | 0.7170172 kcal |
| 4 kJ | 0.9560229 kcal |
| 5 kJ | 1.195029 kcal |
| 6 kJ | 1.434034 kcal |
| 7 kJ | 1.67304 kcal |
| 8 kJ | 1.912046 kcal |
| 9 kJ | 2.151052 kcal |
| 10 kJ | 2.390057 kcal |
| 15 kJ | 3.585086 kcal |
| 20 kJ | 4.780115 kcal |
| 25 kJ | 5.975143 kcal |
| 30 kJ | 7.170172 kcal |
| 40 kJ | 9.560229 kcal |
| 50 kJ | 11.950287 kcal |
| 75 kJ | 17.92543 kcal |
| 100 kJ | 23.900574 kcal |
| 250 kJ | 59.751434 kcal |
| 500 kJ | 119.502868 kcal |
| 1,000 kJ | 239.005736 kcal |
Kilocalories to Kilojoules conversion table
| Kilocalories | Kilojoules |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 4.184 kJ |
| 2 kcal | 8.368 kJ |
| 3 kcal | 12.552 kJ |
| 4 kcal | 16.736 kJ |
| 5 kcal | 20.92 kJ |
| 6 kcal | 25.104 kJ |
| 7 kcal | 29.288 kJ |
| 8 kcal | 33.472 kJ |
| 9 kcal | 37.656 kJ |
| 10 kcal | 41.84 kJ |
About the kilojoule
A kilojoule is 1,000 joules and is how food energy is labelled in most of the world.
About the kilocalorie
A kilocalorie is 1,000 calories and is the "Calorie" printed on nutrition labels.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilocalories are in a kilojoule?
There are 0.2390057 kilocalories in one kilojoule.
How many kilojoules are in a kilocalorie?
There are 4.184 kilojoules in one kilocalorie.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the kilojoule and the kilocalorie is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 kilojoules in kilocalories?
10 kilojoules equals 2.390057 kilocalories.
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