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Kcal to kJ Converter

Convert Kcal to kJ instantly: 1 kilocalorie (IT) = 4.1868 kilojoules. Free kcal to kj converter with formula, chart and examples.

1 kilocalorie (IT) = 4.1868 kilojoules

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How to Convert Kcal to kJ

The formula is kilojoules = kilocalories (IT) × 4.1868. 1 kilocalorie (IT) = 4.1868 kilojoules. Type any value in the converter above for an instant answer, or use the chart below for the most common values.

This page is preset for kilocalorie (IT) to kilojoule conversions, but you can switch either list to any of the 54 units in the Energy Converter, or go the other way with the kJ to Kcal converter.

Kcal to kJ conversion chart

KcalkJ
0.1 kcal0.41868 kJ
0.25 kcal1.0467 kJ
0.5 kcal2.0934 kJ
1 kcal4.1868 kJ
2 kcal8.3736 kJ
3 kcal12.5604 kJ
4 kcal16.7472 kJ
5 kcal20.934 kJ
6 kcal25.1208 kJ
7 kcal29.3076 kJ
8 kcal33.4944 kJ
9 kcal37.6812 kJ
10 kcal41.868 kJ
11 kcal46.0548 kJ
12 kcal50.2416 kJ
13 kcal54.4284 kJ
14 kcal58.6152 kJ
15 kcal62.802 kJ
16 kcal66.9888 kJ
17 kcal71.1756 kJ
18 kcal75.3624 kJ
19 kcal79.5492 kJ
20 kcal83.736 kJ
25 kcal104.67 kJ
30 kcal125.604 kJ
40 kcal167.472 kJ
50 kcal209.34 kJ
60 kcal251.208 kJ
70 kcal293.076 kJ
75 kcal314.01 kJ
80 kcal334.944 kJ
90 kcal376.812 kJ
100 kcal418.68 kJ
150 kcal628.02 kJ
200 kcal837.36 kJ
250 kcal1,046.7 kJ
500 kcal2,093.4 kJ
1,000 kcal4,186.8 kJ

Common Kcal to kJ conversions

  • 1 kilocalorie (IT) = 4.1868 kilojoules

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How to Use the Kcal to kJ Converter

  1. Type a value in the From box and choose its unit.
  2. Pick the unit you want in the To list — the result updates as you type.
  3. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion, or type in the To box to convert backwards.
  4. Check the All conversions table to see your value in every unit; click a row to make it the target.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kilojoules are in a kilocalorie (IT)?

There are 4.1868 kilojoules in 1 kilocalorie (IT). Going the other way, 1 kilojoule = 0.2388458966 kilocalories (IT).

How do I convert Kcal to kJ?

Use the formula kilojoules = kilocalories (IT) × 4.1868. For example, 1 kilocalorie (IT) = 4.1868 kilojoules. Or type the value in the converter above and the answer appears as you type.

What is the Kcal to kJ formula?

kilojoules = kilocalories (IT) × 4.1868 — the conversion factor is exact to the digits shown, using the international definitions of both units.

What is 2 Kcal in kJ?

2 Kcal = 8.3736 kJ.

What is 5 Kcal in kJ?

5 Kcal = 20.934 kJ.

What is 10 Kcal in kJ?

10 Kcal = 41.868 kJ.

What is 25 Kcal in kJ?

25 Kcal = 104.67 kJ.

What is 100 Kcal in kJ?

100 Kcal = 418.68 kJ.

How do I convert kJ back to Kcal?

Use the swap button in the converter above, or open our kJ to Kcal converter. kilocalories (IT) = kilojoules × 0.2388458966.

Is this Kcal to kJ converter accurate?

Yes. It uses exact unit definitions and double-precision maths, and you can show up to 15 significant digits. The table below is calculated with the same formula.

Can I convert Kcal to other energy units?

Yes — pick any unit in the From and To lists above, or open the full Energy Converter, which handles 54 energy units.

Is the Kcal to kJ converter free?

Yes, it is free with no sign-up, and every conversion runs in your browser so nothing is sent to a server.