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Kilojoules to Kilocalories

Convert kJ to kcal instantly — formula, worked examples and a conversion table of common values.

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About the Kilojoules to Kilocalories

Convert kilojoules (kJ) to kilocalories (kcal). Enter a value on either side and the other updates instantly — nothing is sent to a server.

One kilojoule equals 0.239006 kcal. The table below lists the values people look up most often, and each one links to a page with the worked calculation.

Kilojoules to Kilocalories formula

kcal = kJ ÷ 4.184

Kilojoule to kilocalorie (food calorie) conversion table

Kilojoule (kJ)Kilocalorie (food Calorie) (kcal)
0.10.0239006
0.50.119503
10.239006
20.478011
30.717017
51.19503
102.39006
153.58509
204.78011
255.97514
5011.9503
7517.9254
10023.9006
25059.7514
500119.503
1,000239.006

Frequently asked questions

How many kilocalories are in 1 kilojoule?

1 kilojoule = 0.239006 kcal.

What is 10 kJ in kilocalories?

10 kJ = 2.3901 kcal.

What is 100 kJ in kilocalories?

100 kJ = 23.9006 kcal.

How do I convert kilojoules to kilocalories?

Use the formula kcal = kJ ÷ 4.184. Or type any value into the converter above — it works in both directions.