Kilocalories to Calories

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Kilocalories kcal

Calories cal

1 kcal = — cal

Quick reference

Kilocalories (kcal)	Calories (cal)

Formula

Calories = kilocalories × 1000

Multiply the kilocalories value by 1000 to get calories. To reverse — divide calories by 1000 to get kilocalories.

About this conversion

The kilocalorie (kcal), also called a food calorie or Calorie, equals 1,000 calories and is used in nutrition. Learn more →

The calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C, equal to approximately 4.184 joules. Learn more →