calorie to kilocalorie

Live calorie (cal) to kilocalorie (kcal) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.

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1 cal = 0.001kcal

Conversion table

Ten sample values from calorie to kilocalorie. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.

calorie (cal)kilocalorie (kcal)
0.001 cal 1.0000e-6 kcal
0.01 cal 1.0000e-5 kcal
0.1 cal 0.0001 kcal
0.5 cal 0.0005 kcal
1 cal 0.001 kcal
2 cal 0.002 kcal
5 cal 0.005 kcal
10 cal 0.01 kcal
100 cal 0.1 kcal
1,000 cal 1 kcal

About the calorie

4.184 J. The energy to heat 1 g water by 1 °C.

About the kilocalorie

1000 calories (4.184 kJ). Food labels in the US.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert calorie to kilocalorie?

Multiply the calorie value by 0.001 to get it in kilocalorie. For example, 10 cal = 0.01 kcal.

What is 1 cal in kcal?

1 cal = 0.001 kcal.

What is 100 cal in kcal?

100 cal = 0.1 kcal.

What is the formula?

Linear: multiply by 0.001 (the unit factor ratio).

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