Online calculator to convert kilojoules to calories (kJ to cal) 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 kilojoules and calories.
What is a kilojoule (kJ)?
A kilojoule is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for kilojoule is kJ. There are 0.004184 kilojoules in a calorie.
What is a calorie (cal)?
A calorie (or thermochemical calorie) is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for calorie is cal. There are 239.00573614 calories in a kilojoule. A calorie is measured as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C from a standard initial temperature at a pressure of 1 atmosphere. A calorie is also called a "small calorie" or "gram calorie".
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 kJ to calories is:
calories = kJ ÷ 0.004184
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from kilojoules to calories (kJ to cal).
Kilojoule to Calorie Conversion Example
Task: Convert 4 kilojoules to calories (show work) Formula: kJ ÷ 0.004184 = calories Calculations: 4 kJ ÷ 0.004184 = 956.02294455 calories Result: 4 kJ is equal to 956.02294455 calories
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from kilojoules to calories.
Kilojoules to Calories Conversion Chart
| kilojoules (kJ) | calories (cal) |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ | 239.00573614 cal |
| 2 kJ | 478.01147228 cal |
| 3 kJ | 717.01720841 cal |
| 4 kJ | 956.02294455 cal |
| 5 kJ | 1,195.02868069 cal |
| 6 kJ | 1,434.03441683 cal |
| 7 kJ | 1,673.04015296 cal |
| 8 kJ | 1,912.0458891 cal |
| 9 kJ | 2,151.05162524 cal |
| 10 kJ | 2,390.05736138 cal |
| 20 kJ | 4,780.11472275 cal |
| 30 kJ | 7,170.17208413 cal |
| 40 kJ | 9,560.22944551 cal |
| 50 kJ | 11,950.28680688 cal |
| 75 kJ | 17,925.43021033 cal |
| 100 kJ | 23,900.57361377 cal |
| 250 kJ | 59,751.43403442 cal |
| 500 kJ | 119,502.86806883 cal |
| 750 kJ | 179,254.30210325 cal |
| 1,000 kJ | 239,005.73613767 cal |
| 2,500 kJ | 597,514.34034417 cal |
| 5,000 kJ | 1,195,028.68068834 cal |
| 7,500 kJ | 1,792,543.0210325 cal |
| 10,000 kJ | 2,390,057.36137667 cal |
| 25,000 kJ | 5,975,143.40344168 cal |
| 50,000 kJ | 11,950,286.80688337 cal |
| 75,000 kJ | 17,925,430.21032505 cal |
| 100,000 kJ | 23,900,573.61376673 cal |
| 250,000 kJ | 59,751,434.03441683 cal |
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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