Convert kilocalories to calories

Kilocalories to calories. Enter a value to convert, or use the kilocalories to calories chart further down the page.

1 kcal = 1,000 cal

1 kilocalorie equals 1,000 calories. Going the other way, 1 calorie = 0.001 kilocalories.

How to convert kilocalories to calories

To convert kilocalories to calories, multiply the kilocalorie value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.

cal = kcal × 1000

Convert 15 kcal to calories:

15 kcal = 15,000 cal

Use this kilocalories to calories table for quick reference without typing anything.

The kilocalorie, written kcal or capital-C Calorie, is 1,000 thermochemical calories — the unit meant by “calories” on food packaging.

The thermochemical calorie is defined as exactly 4.184 joules. Note that the “calories” on food labels are actually kilocalories.

How many calories are in a kilocalorie?

1 kilocalories equals 1,000 calories. Going the other way, 1 calories is 0.001 kilocalories.

How do you convert kilocalories to calories?

To convert kilocalories to calories, multiply the kilocalorie value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.

What is 10 kilocalories in calories?

10 kilocalories equals 10,000 calories. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.