How to convert kilocalories to kilojoules
kJ = kcal × 4.184
One kilocalorie equals 4.184 kJ, so multiply the value in kilocalories by 4.184. Example: 10 kcal = 41.84 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).
Kilocalories to kilojoules conversion table
| Kilocalories (kcal) | Kilojoules (kJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 4.184 kJ |
| 2 kcal | 8.368 kJ |
| 3 kcal | 12.552 kJ |
| 5 kcal | 20.92 kJ |
| 10 kcal | 41.84 kJ |
| 15 kcal | 62.76 kJ |
| 20 kcal | 83.68 kJ |
| 25 kcal | 104.6 kJ |
| 50 kcal | 209.2 kJ |
| 75 kcal | 313.8 kJ |
| 100 kcal | 418.4 kJ |
| 250 kcal | 1,046 kJ |
| 500 kcal | 2,092 kJ |
| 1,000 kcal | 4,184 kJ |