Kilocalorie to Joule
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kilocalorie to joule Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (kcal) | joule (J) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 kcal | → | 41.84 J |
| 0.1 kcal | → | 418.4 J |
| 1.0 kcal | → | 4184.0 J |
| 2.0 kcal | → | 8368.0 J |
| 3.0 kcal | → | 12552.0 J |
| 5.0 kcal | → | 20920.0 J |
| 10.0 kcal | → | 41840.0 J |
| 20.0 kcal | → | 83680.0 J |
| 30.0 kcal | → | 125520.0 J |
| 50.0 kcal | → | 209200.0 J |
| 100.0 kcal | → | 418400.0 J |
| 1000.0 kcal | → | 4184000.0 J |
Example Conversion
To convert from kilocalorie to joule, multiply by 4184.0.
For example: 22 kilocalorie = 22 × 4184.0 = 92048.0 joule
Unit History
About kilocalorie
Also known as the large calorie, the kilocalorie equals 1,000 small calories and is the unit printed on most food packaging worldwide to express dietary energy.
About joule
The joule is the SI unit of energy, named after James Prescott Joule for his work on the mechanical equivalent of heat. It links energy to force and distance in a single coherent framework.