Kilojoules to Calories Converter

Convert kilojoules to calories (kJ to cal) instantly. 1 kilojoule = 239.0057361 cal. Includes the formula and a conversion table.

cal = kJ × 239.0057361

How to convert kilojoules to calories

cal = kJ × 239.0057361

One kilojoule equals 239.0057361 cal, so multiply the value in kilojoules by 239.0057361. Example: 10 kJ = 2,390.057361 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).

Kilojoules to calories conversion table

Kilojoules (kJ)Calories (cal)
1 kJ239.0057361 cal
2 kJ478.0114723 cal
3 kJ717.0172084 cal
5 kJ1,195.028681 cal
10 kJ2,390.057361 cal
15 kJ3,585.086042 cal
20 kJ4,780.114723 cal
25 kJ5,975.143403 cal
50 kJ11,950.28681 cal
75 kJ17,925.43021 cal
100 kJ23,900.57361 cal
250 kJ59,751.43403 cal
500 kJ119,502.8681 cal
1,000 kJ239,005.7361 cal

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in 1 kilojoule?

1 kilojoule is equal to 239.0057361 cal.

How do I convert kilojoules to calories?

Multiply the number of kilojoules by 239.0057361. For example, 10 kJ × 239.0057361 = 2,390.057361 cal.

How do I convert calories back to kilojoules?

Use the formula kJ = cal × 0.004184, or open the calories to kilojoules converter.

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