Online calculator to convert kilocalories to terajoules (kcal to TJ) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Energy units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between kilocalories and terajoules.
What is a kilocalorie (kcal)?
A kilocalorie is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for kilocalorie is kcal. There are 239,005,736.1376673 kilocalories in a terajoule. A kilocalorie is measured as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by 1°C from a standard initial temperature at a pressure of 1 atmosphere. A kilocalorie is also called a "large calorie" or "kilogram calorie".
What is a terajoule (TJ)?
A terajoule is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for terajoule is TJ. There are 0.000000004184 terajoules in a kilocalorie.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from kilocalories to TJ is:
TJ = kilocalories x 0.000000004184
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from kilocalories to terajoules (kcal to TJ).
Kilocalorie to Terajoule Conversion Example
Task: Convert 975,000,000 kilocalories to TJ (show work) Formula: kilocalories x 0.000000004184 = TJ Calculations: 975,000,000 kilocalories x 0.000000004184 = 4.0794 TJ Result: 975,000,000 kilocalories is equal to 4.0794 TJ
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from kilocalories to terajoules.
Kilocalories to Terajoules Conversion Chart
| kilocalories (kcal) | terajoules (TJ) |
|---|---|
| 100 kcal | 0.000000418 TJ |
| 250 kcal | 0.000001046 TJ |
| 500 kcal | 0.000002092 TJ |
| 750 kcal | 0.000003138 TJ |
| 1,000 kcal | 0.000004184 TJ |
| 2,500 kcal | 0.00001046 TJ |
| 5,000 kcal | 0.00002092 TJ |
| 7,500 kcal | 0.00003138 TJ |
| 10,000 kcal | 0.00004184 TJ |
| 25,000 kcal | 0.0001046 TJ |
| 50,000 kcal | 0.0002092 TJ |
| 75,000 kcal | 0.0003138 TJ |
| 100,000 kcal | 0.0004184 TJ |
| 250,000 kcal | 0.001046 TJ |
| 500,000 kcal | 0.002092 TJ |
| 750,000 kcal | 0.003138 TJ |
| 1,000,000 kcal | 0.004184 TJ |
| 2,500,000 kcal | 0.01046 TJ |
| 5,000,000 kcal | 0.02092 TJ |
| 7,500,000 kcal | 0.03138 TJ |
| 10,000,000 kcal | 0.04184 TJ |
| 25,000,000 kcal | 0.1046 TJ |
| 50,000,000 kcal | 0.2092 TJ |
| 75,000,000 kcal | 0.3138 TJ |
| 100,000,000 kcal | 0.4184 TJ |
| 250,000,000 kcal | 1.046 TJ |
| 500,000,000 kcal | 2.092 TJ |
| 750,000,000 kcal | 3.138 TJ |
| 1,000,000,000 kcal | 4.184 TJ |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Energy units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| calories (thermochemical) | cal | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilocalories | kcal | International System of Units (SI) |
| British Thermal Unit | BTU or Btu | Imperial System |
| joules | J | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilojoules | kJ | International System of Units (SI) |
| megajoules | MJ | International System of Units (SI) |
| gigajoules | GJ | International System of Units (SI) |
| terajoules | TJ | International System of Units (SI) |
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