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Convert kilojoules to calories (Energy)

1 kJ = 239.005736 cal. Convert kilojoules to calories instantly with the converter below.

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How to convert

Multiply the value (kJ) by 239.005736 to get cal — example: 5 kJ = 1,195.028681 cal

Conversion table

Kilojoules to calories conversion table
Kilojoule	Calorie
1 kJ	239.005736 cal
2 kJ	478.011472 cal
5 kJ	1,195.028681 cal
10 kJ	2,390.057361 cal
50 kJ	11,950.286807 cal
100 kJ	23,900.573614 cal
250 kJ	59,751.434034 cal
500 kJ	119,502.868069 cal
1,000 kJ	239,005.736138 cal
2,000 kJ	478,011.472275 cal

About the units

Kilojoule — symbol kJ.
Calorie — symbol cal.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in 1 kilojoule?

1 kJ = 239.005736 cal.

How do I convert kilojoules to calories?

Multiply the value (kJ) by 239.005736 to get cal.

How many kilojoules are in 1 calorie?

1 cal = 0.004184 kJ.

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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