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Convert Energy from Calorie to Kilocalorie (cal to kcal)
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calorie to Kilocalorie Conversion Formula

To convert from calorie (cal) to Kilocalorie (kcal), use the following formula:

 Kilocalorie (kcal)\textbf{ Kilocalorie} \text{ (kcal)}

=11000× calorie (cal)= \frac{1}{1000}\times \textbf{ calorie} \text{ (cal)}

=0.001× calorie (cal)= 0.001\times \textbf{ calorie} \text{ (cal)}

Example

Let's convert 5 calorie (cal) to Kilocalorie (kcal).

Using the formula:

5×0.001=0.0055 \times 0.001 = 0.005

Therefore, 5 calorie (cal) is equal to 0.0050.005 Kilocalorie (kcal).

What is a calorie (cal)?

A calorie (cal) is a base unit of energy. The plural form is calories.

What is a Kilocalorie (kcal)?

A Kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy, equal to one thousand calories (1000 cal). The plural form is Kilocalories.

calorie to Kilocalorie Conversion Table

Here are some quick reference conversions from calorie (cal) to Kilocalorie (kcal):

caloriesKilocalories
0.000001 cal10−910^{-9} kcal
0.001 cal10−610^{-6} kcal
0.1 cal10−410^{-4} kcal
1 cal0.0010.001 kcal
2 cal0.0020.002 kcal
3 cal0.0030.003 kcal
4 cal0.0040.004 kcal
5 cal0.0050.005 kcal
6 cal0.0060.006 kcal
7 cal0.0070.007 kcal
8 cal0.0080.008 kcal
9 cal0.0090.009 kcal
10 cal0.010.01 kcal
20 cal0.020.02 kcal
30 cal0.030.03 kcal
40 cal0.040.04 kcal
50 cal0.050.05 kcal
100 cal0.10.1 kcal
1000 cal11 kcal
10000 cal1010 kcal

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