kilojoule to calorie

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

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1 kJ = 239.0057cal

Conversion table

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

kilojoule (kJ)calorie (cal)
0.001 kJ 0.239006 cal
0.01 kJ 2.390057 cal
0.1 kJ 23.900574 cal
0.5 kJ 119.502868 cal
1 kJ 239.005736 cal
2 kJ 478.011472 cal
5 kJ 1,195.028681 cal
10 kJ 2,390.057361 cal
100 kJ 23,900.573614 cal
1,000 kJ 239,005.736138 cal

About the kilojoule

1000 J. Food labels in some countries.

About the calorie

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

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert kilojoule to calorie?

Multiply the kilojoule value by 239.005736 to get it in calorie. For example, 10 kJ = 2,390.0574 cal.

What is 1 kJ in cal?

1 kJ = 239.005736 cal.

What is 100 kJ in cal?

100 kJ = 23,900.5736 cal.

What is the formula?

Linear: multiply by 239.005736 (the unit factor ratio).

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