Kilocalories to Calories Converter

Convert kilocalories to calories (kcal to cal) instantly. 1 kilocalorie = 1,000 cal. Includes the formula and a conversion table.

cal = kcal × 1,000

How to convert kilocalories to calories

cal = kcal × 1,000

One kilocalorie equals 1,000 cal, so multiply the value in kilocalories by 1,000. Example: 10 kcal = 10,000 cal.

The calorie here is the thermochemical calorie (exactly 4.184 J); a food "Calorie" is one kilocalorie. One kilowatt-hour is exactly 3.6 MJ. The BTU is the International Table BTU (1,055.05585262 J).

Kilocalories to calories conversion table

Kilocalories (kcal)Calories (cal)
1 kcal1,000 cal
2 kcal2,000 cal
3 kcal3,000 cal
5 kcal5,000 cal
10 kcal10,000 cal
15 kcal15,000 cal
20 kcal20,000 cal
25 kcal25,000 cal
50 kcal50,000 cal
75 kcal75,000 cal
100 kcal100,000 cal
250 kcal250,000 cal
500 kcal500,000 cal
1,000 kcal1,000,000 cal

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in 1 kilocalorie?

1 kilocalorie is equal to 1,000 cal.

How do I convert kilocalories to calories?

Multiply the number of kilocalories by 1,000. For example, 10 kcal × 1,000 = 10,000 cal.

How do I convert calories back to kilocalories?

Use the formula kcal = cal × 0.001, or open the calories to kilocalories converter.

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