kilojoule to kilocalorie

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

kilojoule
kilocalorie
1 kJ = 0.239kcal

Conversion table

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

kilojoule (kJ)kilocalorie (kcal)
0.001 kJ 0.000239 kcal
0.01 kJ 0.00239 kcal
0.1 kJ 0.023901 kcal
0.5 kJ 0.119503 kcal
1 kJ 0.239006 kcal
2 kJ 0.478011 kcal
5 kJ 1.195029 kcal
10 kJ 2.390057 kcal
100 kJ 23.900574 kcal
1,000 kJ 239.005736 kcal

About the kilojoule

1000 J. Food labels in some countries.

About the kilocalorie

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

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert kilojoule to kilocalorie?

Multiply the kilojoule value by 0.239006 to get it in kilocalorie. For example, 10 kJ = 2.3901 kcal.

What is 1 kJ in kcal?

1 kJ = 0.239006 kcal.

What is 100 kJ in kcal?

100 kJ = 23.9006 kcal.

What is the formula?

Linear: multiply by 0.239006 (the unit factor ratio).

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