Convert kilocalories (kcal) to calories (cal) instantly — type a value below.
To convert kilocalories to calories, use this formula:
cal = kcal × 1,000 (or divide by 0.001)
| Kilocalories (kcal) | Calories (cal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kcal | 100 cal |
| 0.25 kcal | 250 cal |
| 0.5 kcal | 500 cal |
| 1 kcal | 1,000 cal |
| 2 kcal | 2,000 cal |
| 3 kcal | 3,000 cal |
| 4 kcal | 4,000 cal |
| 5 kcal | 5,000 cal |
| 6 kcal | 6,000 cal |
| 7 kcal | 7,000 cal |
| 8 kcal | 8,000 cal |
| 9 kcal | 9,000 cal |
| 10 kcal | 10,000 cal |
| 12 kcal | 12,000 cal |
| 15 kcal | 15,000 cal |
| 20 kcal | 20,000 cal |
| 25 kcal | 25,000 cal |
| 30 kcal | 30,000 cal |
| 40 kcal | 40,000 cal |
| 50 kcal | 50,000 cal |
| 60 kcal | 60,000 cal |
| 70 kcal | 70,000 cal |
| 75 kcal | 75,000 cal |
| 80 kcal | 80,000 cal |
| 90 kcal | 90,000 cal |
| 100 kcal | 100,000 cal |
| 150 kcal | 150,000 cal |
| 200 kcal | 200,000 cal |
| 250 kcal | 250,000 cal |
| 500 kcal | 500,000 cal |
| 1,000 kcal | 1,000,000 cal |
A kilocalorie is 1,000 small calories, 4,184 joules. The "Calories" on food labels are kilocalories.
The (thermochemical) small calorie is exactly 4.184 joules: about the energy needed to warm 1 gram of water by 1 °C.
Need other units? Use the full energy converter.