Online calculator to convert terajoules to kilocalories (TJ to kcal) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Energy units.
Conversion Calculator
Enter your value in the conversion calculator below.
Convert TJ to kilocalories
TIP: If the result of your conversion is 0, try increasing the "Decimals".
Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between terajoules and kilocalories.
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.
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".
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 TJ to kilocalories is:
kilocalories = TJ ÷ 0.000000004184
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from terajoules to kilocalories (TJ to kcal).
Terajoule to Kilocalorie Conversion Example
Task: Convert 4 TJ to kilocalories (show work) Formula: TJ ÷ 0.000000004184 = kilocalories Calculations: 4 TJ ÷ 0.000000004184 = 956,022,944.55066922 kilocalories Result: 4 TJ is equal to 956,022,944.55066922 kilocalories
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from terajoules to kilocalories.
Terajoules to Kilocalories Conversion Chart
| terajoules (TJ) | kilocalories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 TJ | 239,005,736.1376673 kcal |
| 2 TJ | 478,011,472.27533461 kcal |
| 3 TJ | 717,017,208.41300191 kcal |
| 4 TJ | 956,022,944.55066922 kcal |
| 5 TJ | 1,195,028,680.68833652 kcal |
| 6 TJ | 1,434,034,416.82600382 kcal |
| 7 TJ | 1,673,040,152.96367113 kcal |
| 8 TJ | 1,912,045,889.10133843 kcal |
| 9 TJ | 2,151,051,625.23900574 kcal |
| 10 TJ | 2,390,057,361.37667304 kcal |
| 20 TJ | 4,780,114,722.75334608 kcal |
| 30 TJ | 7,170,172,084.13001912 kcal |
| 40 TJ | 9,560,229,445.50669216 kcal |
| 50 TJ | 11,950,286,806.8833652 kcal |
| 75 TJ | 17,925,430,210.3250478 kcal |
| 100 TJ | 23,900,573,613.7667304 kcal |
| 250 TJ | 59,751,434,034.416826 kcal |
| 500 TJ | 119,502,868,068.83365201 kcal |
| 750 TJ | 179,254,302,103.25047801 kcal |
| 1,000 TJ | 239,005,736,137.66730402 kcal |
| 2,500 TJ | 597,514,340,344.16826004 kcal |
| 5,000 TJ | 1,195,028,680,688.33652008 kcal |
| 7,500 TJ | 1,792,543,021,032.50478011 kcal |
| 10,000 TJ | 2,390,057,361,376.67304015 kcal |
| 25,000 TJ | 5,975,143,403,441.68260038 kcal |
| 50,000 TJ | 11,950,286,806,883.36520076 kcal |
| 75,000 TJ | 17,925,430,210,325.04780115 kcal |
| 100,000 TJ | 23,900,573,613,766.73040153 kcal |
| 250,000 TJ | 59,751,434,034,416.82600382 kcal |
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) |
Advertisements