1 cal = 0.001 kcal
1 Calorie (cal) = 0.001 Kilocalorie (kcal).
If you want to reverse convert, use Kilocalorie → Calorie. 1 kcal = 1000 cal. You can also explore the full Energy converter page for more cross conversions.
Conversion formula
Calorie to Kilocalorie formula: value in kcal = value in cal × 0.001.
Kilocalorie to Calorie formula: value in cal = value in kcal × 1000.
How to convert Calorie to Kilocalorie
To convert Calorie to Kilocalorie, multiply the value in cal by 0.001. This gives the result in kcal.
For example, 1 cal = 0.001 kcal and 10 cal = 0.01 kcal.
What is Calorie?
Calorie (cal): The thermochemical calorie is a heat unit equal to 4.184 joules. 1 cal = 4.184 J.
What is Kilocalorie?
Kilocalorie (kcal): Food labels commonly use kilocalories: one dietary Calorie means 1000 small calories. 1 kcal = 1000 cal = 4.184 kJ.
FAQ
How many kilocalorie are in 1 calorie?
There are 0.001 kcal in 1 cal.
Why can conversion results differ slightly?
Check the unit definition and rounding. US and imperial measures can differ; rounding intermediate values can also change the final digits.
How do I convert calorie to kilocalorie?
Multiply the value in cal by 0.001 to get the value in kcal.
Calorie → other Energy units
- 1 calorie → joule = 4.184 joule
- 1 calorie → kilojoule = 0.004184 kilojoule
- 1 calorie = 4.184E-6 megajoule
- 1 calorie → kilocalorie = 0.001 kilocalorie
- 1 calorie → watt hour = 0.0011622222222222 watt hour
- 1 calorie = 1.1622222222222E-6 kilowatt hour
- 1 calorie = 1.1622222222222E-9 megawatt hour
- 1 calorie → british thermal unit = 0.0039656512425834 british thermal unit
- 1 calorie → foot pound = 3.0859553628063 foot pound
- 1 calorie = 26114473967544 mega electron volt
- 1 calorie = 2.6114473967544E+19 electron volt
Calorie → Kilocalorie Table
The table below shows common values from Calorie to Kilocalorie and the reverse direction for quick reference.
| cal | kcal | Rounded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cal | 0.001 kcal | 0.0010 |
| 2 cal | 0.002 kcal | 0.0020 |
| 3 cal | 0.003 kcal | 0.0030 |
| 4 cal | 0.004 kcal | 0.0040 |
| 5 cal | 0.005 kcal | 0.0050 |
| 10 cal | 0.01 kcal | 0.0100 |
| 12 cal | 0.012 kcal | 0.0120 |
| 15 cal | 0.015 kcal | 0.0150 |
| 20 cal | 0.02 kcal | 0.0200 |
| 25 cal | 0.025 kcal | 0.0250 |
| 30 cal | 0.03 kcal | 0.0300 |
| 40 cal | 0.04 kcal | 0.0400 |
| 50 cal | 0.05 kcal | 0.0500 |
| 75 cal | 0.075 kcal | 0.0750 |
| 100 cal | 0.1 kcal | 0.1000 |
| 200 cal | 0.2 kcal | 0.2000 |
| 250 cal | 0.25 kcal | 0.2500 |
| 500 cal | 0.5 kcal | 0.5000 |
| 750 cal | 0.75 kcal | 0.7500 |
| 1000 cal | 1 kcal | 1.0000 |
| 2500 cal | 2.5 kcal | 2.5000 |
| 5000 cal | 5 kcal | 5.0000 |
| 10000 cal | 10 kcal | 10.0000 |
Kilocalorie → Calorie Table
| kcal | cal | Rounded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 1000 cal | 1000.0000 |
| 2 kcal | 2000 cal | 2000.0000 |
| 3 kcal | 3000 cal | 3000.0000 |
| 4 kcal | 4000 cal | 4000.0000 |
| 5 kcal | 5000 cal | 5000.0000 |
| 10 kcal | 10000 cal | 10000.0000 |
| 12 kcal | 12000 cal | 12000.0000 |
| 15 kcal | 15000 cal | 15000.0000 |
| 20 kcal | 20000 cal | 20000.0000 |
| 25 kcal | 25000 cal | 25000.0000 |
| 30 kcal | 30000 cal | 30000.0000 |
| 40 kcal | 40000 cal | 40000.0000 |
| 50 kcal | 50000 cal | 50000.0000 |
| 75 kcal | 75000 cal | 75000.0000 |
| 100 kcal | 100000 cal | 100000.0000 |
| 200 kcal | 200000 cal | 200000.0000 |
| 250 kcal | 250000 cal | 250000.0000 |
| 500 kcal | 500000 cal | 500000.0000 |
| 750 kcal | 750000 cal | 750000.0000 |
| 1000 kcal | 1000000 cal | 1000000.0000 |
| 2500 kcal | 2500000 cal | 2500000.0000 |
| 5000 kcal | 5000000 cal | 5000000.0000 |
| 10000 kcal | 10000000 cal | 10000000.0000 |
Kilocalorie → Calorie
The reverse value is 1 kcal = 1000 cal.