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Kilojoules to Kilocalories Converter

Convert kilojoules (kJ) to kilocalories (kcal) instantly — type a value below.

1 kilojoule (kJ) = 0.2390057361 kilocalories (kcal)
1 kilocalorie (kcal) = 4.184 kilojoules (kJ)
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How to convert kilojoules to kilocalories

To convert kilojoules to kilocalories, use this formula:

kcal = kJ ÷ 4.184 (the same as multiplying by 0.2390057361)

Examples

Kilojoules to Kilocalories conversion chart

Kilojoules (kJ)Kilocalories (kcal)
0.1 kJ0.0239006 kcal
0.25 kJ0.0597514 kcal
0.5 kJ0.119503 kcal
1 kJ0.239006 kcal
2 kJ0.478011 kcal
3 kJ0.717017 kcal
4 kJ0.956023 kcal
5 kJ1.19503 kcal
6 kJ1.43403 kcal
7 kJ1.67304 kcal
8 kJ1.91205 kcal
9 kJ2.15105 kcal
10 kJ2.39006 kcal
12 kJ2.86807 kcal
15 kJ3.58509 kcal
20 kJ4.78011 kcal
25 kJ5.97514 kcal
30 kJ7.17017 kcal
40 kJ9.56023 kcal
50 kJ11.9503 kcal
60 kJ14.3403 kcal
70 kJ16.7304 kcal
75 kJ17.9254 kcal
80 kJ19.1205 kcal
90 kJ21.5105 kcal
100 kJ23.9006 kcal
150 kJ35.8509 kcal
200 kJ47.8011 kcal
250 kJ59.7514 kcal
500 kJ119.503 kcal
1,000 kJ239.006 kcal

About the units

Kilojoule (kJ)

A kilojoule is 1,000 joules. Food energy on labels in Europe, Australia and many other countries is given in kJ alongside kcal.

Kilocalorie (kcal)

A kilocalorie is 1,000 small calories, 4,184 joules. The "Calories" on food labels are kilocalories.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilojoules to kilocalories?
Divide the number of kilojoules by 4.184. For example, 5 kJ = 1.19503 kcal.
How many kilocalories are in one kilojoule?
One kilojoule equals 0.2390057361 kilocalories.
What is 12 kJ in kilocalories?
12 kilojoules equals 2.86807 kilocalories.
How do I convert kilocalories back to kilojoules?
Use the reverse Kilocalories to Kilojoules converter: multiply kilocalories by 4.184.

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