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Calorie to Kilocalorie

Convert measurements between Calorie and Kilocalorie.

Common conversions

100cal = 0.1 kcal
500cal = 0.5 kcal
1000cal = 1 kcal
2400cal = 2.4 kcal
3200cal = 3.2 kcal
5500cal = 5.5 kcal

Conversion information

1 Calorie = 0.001 Kilocalorie

Energy needed to raise 1 g of water by 1°C.
One thousand calories, used in nutrition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a calorie?
It is the energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by 1°C.
Where is the calorie used?
In nutrition and science to measure thermal energy.
What is a kilocalorie?
It equals one thousand calories and is the unit used on nutrition labels.
Why is kcal used in nutrition?
Because it better represents the energy in foods in practical amounts.