Calories to Kilocalories Converter

Convert calories to kilocalories (cal to kcal) instantly. 1 calorie = 0.001 kcal. Includes the formula and a conversion table.

kcal = cal × 0.001

How to convert calories to kilocalories

kcal = cal × 0.001

One calorie equals 0.001 kcal, so multiply the value in calories by 0.001. Example: 10 cal = 0.01 kcal.

The calorie here is the thermochemical calorie (exactly 4.184 J); a food "Calorie" is one kilocalorie. One kilowatt-hour is exactly 3.6 MJ. The BTU is the International Table BTU (1,055.05585262 J).

Calories to kilocalories conversion table

Calories (cal)Kilocalories (kcal)
1 cal0.001 kcal
2 cal0.002 kcal
3 cal0.003 kcal
5 cal0.005 kcal
10 cal0.01 kcal
15 cal0.015 kcal
20 cal0.02 kcal
25 cal0.025 kcal
50 cal0.05 kcal
75 cal0.075 kcal
100 cal0.1 kcal
250 cal0.25 kcal
500 cal0.5 kcal
1,000 cal1 kcal

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Frequently asked questions

How many kilocalories are in 1 calorie?

1 calorie is equal to 0.001 kcal.

How do I convert calories to kilocalories?

Multiply the number of calories by 0.001. For example, 10 cal × 0.001 = 0.01 kcal.

How do I convert kilocalories back to calories?

Use the formula cal = kcal × 1,000, or open the kilocalories to calories converter.

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