Calorie → Kilojoule (cal → kJ)

1 cal = 0.004184 kJ
1 Calorie (cal) = 0.004184 Kilojoule (kJ).

Calorie (cal):


Kilojoule (kJ):

If you want to reverse convert, use Kilojoule → Calorie. 1 kJ = 239.00573613767 cal. You can also explore the full Energy converter page for more cross conversions.

Conversion formula

Calorie to Kilojoule formula: value in kJ = value in cal × 0.004184.

Kilojoule to Calorie formula: value in cal = value in kJ × 239.00573613767.

How to convert Calorie to Kilojoule

To convert Calorie to Kilojoule, multiply the value in cal by 0.004184. This gives the result in kJ.

For example, 1 cal = 0.004184 kJ and 10 cal = 0.04184 kJ.

What is Calorie?

Calorie (cal): The thermochemical calorie is a heat unit equal to 4.184 joules. 1 cal = 4.184 J.

What is Kilojoule?

Kilojoule (kJ): Useful for food-energy values and heat calculations without large joule totals. 1 kJ = 1000 J; 4.184 kJ = 1 kcal.

FAQ

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 → Kilojoule Table

The table below shows common values from Calorie to Kilojoule and the reverse direction for quick reference.

Kilojoule → Calorie Table

Kilojoule → Calorie

The reverse value is 1 kJ = 239.00573613767 cal.