Convert Kilojoule (kJ) to Kilocalorie (kcal) instantly. Enter any value and get the result immediately.
kJ → kcal Converter
| Kilojoule (kJ) | Kilocalorie (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kJ | 0.02390057 kcal |
| 0.5 kJ | 0.11950287 kcal |
| 1 kJ | 0.23900574 kcal |
| 2 kJ | 0.47801147 kcal |
| 5 kJ | 1.19502868 kcal |
| 10 kJ | 2.39005736 kcal |
| 20 kJ | 4.78011472 kcal |
| 50 kJ | 11.95028681 kcal |
| 100 kJ | 23.90057361 kcal |
| 200 kJ | 47.80114723 kcal |
| 500 kJ | 119.50286807 kcal |
| 1000 kJ | 239.00573614 kcal |
| 5000 kJ | 1195.02868069 kcal |
| 10000 kJ | 2390.05736138 kcal |
Formula: Kilocalorie = Kilojoule × 0.23900574
Example: 1 kJ = 0.23900574 kcal
You can also use the interactive converter above. Simply enter any Kilojoule value and the equivalent Kilocalorie value will appear instantly. Click the ⇄ button to reverse the conversion.
To get more out of this conversion, it helps to know where Kilojoule and Kilocalorie actually show up in daily life, plus the quick facts people usually search for.
Step-by-step example — Convert 500 kJ to kcal:
A Kilojoule (kJ) equals 1,000 joules and is used on nutrition labels in many countries outside the US.
A Kilocalorie (kcal) equals 1,000 calories and is the actual unit behind the 'Calorie' shown on food nutrition labels.
The formula is: Kilocalorie = Kilojoule x 0.23900574. Multiply any Kilojoule value by 0.23900574 to get the equivalent in Kilocalorie.
1 kJ = 0.23900574 kcal.
1 kcal = 4.18399993238656 kJ.
Kilojoule is smaller than Kilocalorie. 1 Kilocalorie = 4.18399993238656 kJ.
1000 kJ = 239.0057361 kcal.
500 kcal = 2,092 kJ.
A common daily energy guideline is around 8,400 kJ (about 2,000 kcal) for an average adult, though actual needs vary by person.