Calories to Kilojoules Converter

Convert calories to kilojoules (cal to kJ) instantly. 1 calorie = 0.004184 kJ. Includes the formula and a conversion table.

kJ = cal × 0.004184

How to convert calories to kilojoules

kJ = cal × 0.004184

One calorie equals 0.004184 kJ, so multiply the value in calories by 0.004184. Example: 10 cal = 0.04184 kJ.

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 kilojoules conversion table

Calories (cal)Kilojoules (kJ)
1 cal0.004184 kJ
2 cal0.008368 kJ
3 cal0.012552 kJ
5 cal0.02092 kJ
10 cal0.04184 kJ
15 cal0.06276 kJ
20 cal0.08368 kJ
25 cal0.1046 kJ
50 cal0.2092 kJ
75 cal0.3138 kJ
100 cal0.4184 kJ
250 cal1.046 kJ
500 cal2.092 kJ
1,000 cal4.184 kJ

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Frequently asked questions

How many kilojoules are in 1 calorie?

1 calorie is equal to 0.004184 kJ.

How do I convert calories to kilojoules?

Multiply the number of calories by 0.004184. For example, 10 cal × 0.004184 = 0.04184 kJ.

How do I convert kilojoules back to calories?

Use the formula cal = kJ × 239.0057361, or open the kilojoules to calories converter.

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