Energy

Megajoule to Kilocalories

Convert megajoule to kilocalories instantly.

About this conversion

Megajoule (MJ) = 1.000.000 J. Bruges til energiforbrug i industri og ingeniørfag. Kilocalories (kcal) — commonly called "calories" — are used on food labels and in dietary calculations. Use the converter above to quickly go from megajoule to kilocalories.

How to use

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

Manual calculation

1 megajoule = 239.01 kilocalories. Example: 10 MJ = 2,390.1 kcal.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilocalories are in 1 megajoule?

1 Megajoule equals 239.01 kilocalories.

When do you use kilocalories?

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