Kilojoules to Kilocalorie (food Calorie)s (kJ to kcal)
Free online kilojoule to kilocalorie (food calorie) converter. Type a value, get an instant exact result — plus the formula, a ready-made conversion table, and reverse conversion.
ENERGY CONVERTER — INSTANT RESULT
Formula: multiply the kilojoule value by 0.23900574 — i.e. kcal = kJ × 0.23900574
Quick check: 1 kJ = 0.23900574 kcal
Quick check: 1 kJ = 0.23900574 kcal
Kilojoules to Kilocalorie (food Calorie)s conversion table
| Kilojoules (kJ) | Kilocalorie (food Calorie)s (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ | 0.23900574 kcal |
| 2 kJ | 0.47801147 kcal |
| 3 kJ | 0.71701721 kcal |
| 4 kJ | 0.95602294 kcal |
| 5 kJ | 1.19502868 kcal |
| 6 kJ | 1.43403442 kcal |
| 7 kJ | 1.67304015 kcal |
| 8 kJ | 1.91204589 kcal |
| 9 kJ | 2.15105163 kcal |
| 10 kJ | 2.39005736 kcal |
| 15 kJ | 3.58508604 kcal |
| 20 kJ | 4.78011472 kcal |
| 25 kJ | 5.9751434 kcal |
| 30 kJ | 7.17017208 kcal |
| 40 kJ | 9.56022945 kcal |
| 50 kJ | 11.95028681 kcal |
| 75 kJ | 17.92543021 kcal |
| 100 kJ | 23.90057361 kcal |
| 250 kJ | 59.75143403 kcal |
| 500 kJ | 119.50286807 kcal |
| 1,000 kJ | 239.00573614 kcal |
How to convert kilojoules to kilocalorie (food calorie)s
To convert kilojoules to kilocalorie (food calorie)s, multiply the amount in kilojoules by 0.23900574. For example, 10 kJ = 2.39005736 kcal. To convert in the other direction, divide by the same factor, or use the ⇄ swap button above.
Convert between joules, calories, BTU, kilowatt-hours and foot-pounds. The joule is the SI unit of energy; the thermochemical calorie is defined as exactly 4.184 J.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilocalorie (food calorie)s are in one kilojoule?
One kilojoule is exactly 0.23900574 kilocalorie (food calorie)s.
How do I convert kJ to kcal?
Multiply the kJ value by 0.23900574 to get kcal. The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 kilojoules in kilocalorie (food calorie)s?
100 kilojoules equals 23.90057361 kilocalorie (food calorie)s.