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Kilojoule to Kilocalorie

Convert measurements between Kilojoule and Kilocalorie.

Common conversions

1kJ = 0.239 kcal
5kJ = 1.195 kcal
10kJ = 2.3901 kcal
24kJ = 5.7361 kcal
32kJ = 7.6482 kcal
55kJ = 13.1453 kcal

Conversion information

1 Kilojoule = 0.239006 Kilocalorie

One thousand joules, used in nutrition and science.
One thousand calories, used in nutrition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many joules are in a kilojoule?
One kilojoule equals 1,000 joules.
Where is the kilojoule used?
It is often used in nutrition to express the energy value of foods.
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.