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Kilocalorie to Calorie

Convert measurements between Kilocalorie and Calorie.

Common conversions

100kcal = 100000 cal
500kcal = 500000 cal
1000kcal = 1000000 cal
2400kcal = 2.40e+6 cal
3200kcal = 3.20e+6 cal
5500kcal = 5.50e+6 cal

Conversion information

1 Kilocalorie = 1,000 Calorie

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.