Thermochemical kilocalories to Joules
1 kcal = 4,184 J. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
J = kcal × (4,184) × (1)1 kcal = 4,184 J
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
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
Conversion table
| kcal | J |
|---|---|
| = 4,184 | |
| = 8,368 | |
| = 20,920 | |
| = 41,840 | |
| = 62,760 | |
| = 83,680 | |
| = 104,600 | |
| = 125,520 | |
| = 167,360 | |
| = 188,280 |
| kcal | J |
|---|---|
| = 209,200 | |
| = 251,040 | |
| = 292,880 | |
| = 334,720 | |
| = 376,560 | |
| = 418,400 | |
| = 627,600 | |
| = 669,440 | |
| = 711,280 | |
| = 753,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How many joules are in 1 thermochemical kilocalorie?
1 kcal = 4,184 J. J = kcal × (4,184) × (1)
How do I convert kcal to J?
J = kcal × (4,184) × (1)
Is 1 thermochemical kilocalorie bigger than 1 joule?
1 kcal = 4,184 J.
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