Convert kilocalories to joules

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

1 kcal = 4,184 J

1 kilocalorie equals 4,184 joules. Going the other way, 1 joule = 0.0002390057361 kilocalories.

How to convert kilocalories to joules

To convert kilocalories to joules, multiply the kilocalorie value by 4184. You can also divide by 0.0002390057361 to get the same answer.

J = kcal × 4184

Convert 15 kcal to joules:

15 kcal = 62,760 J

Use this kilocalories to joules 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 joule is the SI unit of energy: the work done by a force of one newton acting over one meter.

How many joules are in a kilocalorie?

1 kilocalories equals 4,184 joules. Going the other way, 1 joules is 0.0002390057361 kilocalories.

How do you convert kilocalories to joules?

To convert kilocalories to joules, multiply the kilocalorie value by 4184. You can also divide by 0.0002390057361 to get the same answer.

What is 10 kilocalories in joules?

10 kilocalories equals 41,840 joules. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.