Kilojoules to Kilocalories

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Kilojoules kj

Kilocalories kcal

1 kj = — kcal

Quick reference

Kilojoules (kj)	Kilocalories (kcal)

Formula

Kilocalories = kilojoules × 0.23900574

Multiply the kilojoules value by 0.2390057361376673 to get kilocalories. To reverse — divide kilocalories by 0.2390057361376673 to get kilojoules.

About this conversion

The kilojoule (kJ) equals 1,000 joules, commonly used in food energy and thermodynamics. Learn more →

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