Convert Kilocalorie to Joule
1 kilocalorie = 4,184 joules (kcal to J).
Need to move between kilocalories and joules? A kilocalorie is larger than a joule — one kilocalorie contains 4,184 joules. One joule works out to 0.000239006 kilocalories in the other direction. The converter above does this in real time, and the reference chart lists the values that come up most often.
1 kcal = 4,184 J
How to convert Kilocalories to Joules
Multiply the kilocalorie value by 4,184 to get joules.
Example: 10 kilocalories = 41,840 joules.
Kilocalorie to Joule Conversion Chart
| Kilocalories | Joules |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 4,184 J |
| 2 kcal | 8,368 J |
| 3 kcal | 12,552 J |
| 5 kcal | 20,920 J |
| 10 kcal | 41,840 J |
| 20 kcal | 83,680 J |
| 25 kcal | 104,600 J |
| 50 kcal | 209,200 J |
| 100 kcal | 418,400 J |
| 1000 kcal | 4,184,000 J |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many joules are in a kilocalorie?
- There are 4,184 joules in 1 kilocalorie.
- How do you convert kilocalories to joules?
- Multiply the kilocalorie value by 4,184 to get joules.
- What is 5 kilocalories in joules?
- 5 kilocalories equals 20,920 joules.
- What is 100 kilocalories in joules?
- 100 kilocalories equals 418,400 joules.
- What is 1 joule in kilocalories?
- 1 joule equals 0.00023900574 kilocalories.
- Is this kilocalorie to joule converter free?
- Yes. The converter is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — the values you enter never leave your device.