Energy

Kilojoule to Kilocalories

Convert kilojoule to kilocalories instantly.

About this conversion

Kilojoule (kJ) = 1.000 J. Bruges på fødevaremærkning i Europa som mål for energiindhold. Kilocalories (kcal) — commonly called "calories" — are used on food labels and in dietary calculations. Use the converter above to quickly go from kilojoule to kilocalories.

How to use

Enter a value in the kilojoule field and instantly see the result in kilocalories. Click the swap button to reverse the conversion.

Manual calculation

1 kilojoule = 0.23901 kilocalories. Example: 10 kJ = 2.3901 kcal.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilocalories are in 1 kilojoule?

1 Kilojoule equals 0.23901 kilocalories.

When do you use kilocalories?

Kilocalories (kcal) — commonly called "calories" — are used on food labels and in dietary calculations.