Joules to Thermochemical kilocalories
1 J ≈ 0.000239 kcal. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
kcal = J × (1) × (1 / 4,184)1 J ≈ 0.000239006 kcal
joule (J)
One joule is the work done by a force of 1 newton moving an object 1 meter along the force: 1 J = 1 N·m.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition
thermochemical kilocalorie (kcal)
Thermochemical kilocalorie is a unit of energy: 1 kcal = 4,184 J. A food Calorie means 1 kcal, equal to 1,000 thermochemical calories.
Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.9: conversion factors by quantity
Conversion table
| J | kcal |
|---|---|
| ≈ 0.000239006 | |
| ≈ 0.000478011 | |
| ≈ 0.00119503 | |
| ≈ 0.00239006 | |
| ≈ 0.00358509 | |
| ≈ 0.00478011 | |
| ≈ 0.00597514 | |
| ≈ 0.00717017 | |
| ≈ 0.00956023 | |
| ≈ 0.0107553 |
| J | kcal |
|---|---|
| ≈ 0.0119503 | |
| ≈ 0.0143403 | |
| ≈ 0.0167304 | |
| ≈ 0.0191205 | |
| ≈ 0.0215105 | |
| ≈ 0.0239006 | |
| ≈ 0.0358509 | |
| ≈ 0.0382409 | |
| ≈ 0.040631 | |
| ≈ 0.043021 |
Frequently asked questions
How many thermochemical kilocalories are in 1 joule?
1 J ≈ 0.000239 kcal. kcal = J × (1) × (1 / 4,184)
How do I convert J to kcal?
kcal = J × (1) × (1 / 4,184)
Is 1 joule bigger than 1 thermochemical kilocalorie?
1 J ≈ 0.000239 kcal.
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