⚡ Energy & Calories

Convert calories to kilocalories (Energy)

1 cal = 0.001 kcal. Convert calories to kilocalories instantly with the converter below.

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How to convert

Divide the value (cal) by 1,000 to get kcal — example: 5 cal = 0.005 kcal

Conversion table

Calories to kilocalories conversion table
Calorie	Kilocalorie
1 cal	0.001 kcal
2 cal	0.002 kcal
5 cal	0.005 kcal
10 cal	0.01 kcal
50 cal	0.05 kcal
100 cal	0.1 kcal
250 cal	0.25 kcal
500 cal	0.5 kcal
1,000 cal	1 kcal
2,000 cal	2 kcal

About the units

Calorie — symbol cal.
Kilocalorie — symbol kcal.

The small calorie is the thermochemical calorie = 4.184 J; food calories are the large calorie (kilocalorie).

Frequently asked questions

How many kilocalories are in 1 calorie?

1 cal = 0.001 kcal.

How do I convert calories to kilocalories?

Divide the value (cal) by 1,000 to get kcal.

How many calories are in 1 kilocalorie?

1 kcal = 1,000 cal.

Which definition does this conversion use?

The small calorie is the thermochemical calorie = 4.184 J; food calories are the large calorie (kilocalorie).

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