Convert kilocalories to megajoules

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

1 kcal = 0.004184 MJ

1 kilocalorie equals 0.004184 megajoules. Going the other way, 1 megajoule = 239.0057361 kilocalories.

How to convert kilocalories to megajoules

To convert kilocalories to megajoules, multiply the kilocalorie value by 0.004184. You can also divide by 239.0057361 to get the same answer.

MJ = kcal × 0.004184

Convert 15 kcal to megajoules:

15 kcal = 0.06276 MJ

Use this kilocalories to megajoules 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 megajoule (MJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1000000 joules.

How many megajoules are in a kilocalorie?

1 kilocalories equals 0.004184 megajoules. Going the other way, 1 megajoules is 239.0057361 kilocalories.

How do you convert kilocalories to megajoules?

To convert kilocalories to megajoules, multiply the kilocalorie value by 0.004184. You can also divide by 239.0057361 to get the same answer.

What is 10 kilocalories in megajoules?

10 kilocalories equals 0.04184 megajoules. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.