How to convert kilojoules to kilocalories (food Calories)
1 kilojoule = 0.2390057361 kilocalories (food Calories) and 1 kilocalorie (food Calorie) = 4.184 kilojoules. To convert kilojoules to kilocalories (food Calories), divide by 4.184:
kcal = kJ ÷ 4.184
Examples
- 100 kJ ÷ 4.184 = 23.90057361 kcal
- 1,000 kJ ÷ 4.184 = 239.0057361 kcal
- 8,400 kJ ÷ 4.184 = 2,007.648184 kcal
kJ to kcal conversion table
| Kilojoules (kJ) | Kilocalories (food Calories) (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ | 0.2390057361 kcal |
| 2 kJ | 0.4780114723 kcal |
| 3 kJ | 0.7170172084 kcal |
| 4 kJ | 0.9560229446 kcal |
| 5 kJ | 1.195028681 kcal |
| 6 kJ | 1.434034417 kcal |
| 7 kJ | 1.673040153 kcal |
| 8 kJ | 1.912045889 kcal |
| 9 kJ | 2.151051625 kcal |
| 10 kJ | 2.390057361 kcal |
| 12 kJ | 2.868068834 kcal |
| 15 kJ | 3.585086042 kcal |
| 20 kJ | 4.780114723 kcal |
| 25 kJ | 5.975143403 kcal |
| 30 kJ | 7.170172084 kcal |
| 40 kJ | 9.560229446 kcal |
| 50 kJ | 11.95028681 kcal |
| 60 kJ | 14.34034417 kcal |
| 70 kJ | 16.73040153 kcal |
| 75 kJ | 17.92543021 kcal |
| 80 kJ | 19.12045889 kcal |
| 90 kJ | 21.51051625 kcal |
| 100 kJ | 23.90057361 kcal |
| 150 kJ | 35.85086042 kcal |
| 200 kJ | 47.80114723 kcal |
| 250 kJ | 59.75143403 kcal |
| 500 kJ | 119.5028681 kcal |
| 1,000 kJ | 239.0057361 kcal |
| 5,000 kJ | 1,195.028681 kcal |
| 10,000 kJ | 2,390.057361 kcal |
What is a kilojoule?
A kilojoule is 1,000 joules. Food labels in many countries show energy in both kJ and kcal.
What is a kilocalorie?
A kilocalorie (the food Calorie) is 4.184 kilojoules, the energy to warm 1 kg of water by about 1 °C.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilojoules to kilocalories (food Calories)?
Divide the value in kilojoules by 4.184. 1 kilojoule = 0.2390057361 kilocalories (food Calories).
How many kilojoules are in one kilocalorie (food Calorie)?
1 kilocalorie (food Calorie) = 4.184 kilojoules.
What is 1,000 kJ in kcal?
1,000 kJ = 239.0057361 kcal.
What is 8,400 kJ in kcal?
8,400 kJ = 2,007.648184 kcal.