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Convert Energy from Kilojoule to Calorie (kJ to cal)
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Kilojoule to calorie Conversion Formula
To convert from Kilojoule (kJ) to calorie (cal), use the following formula:
With is the ratio between the base units calorie (cal) and Joule (J).
Example
Let's convert 5 Kilojoule (kJ) to calorie (cal).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Kilojoule (kJ) is equal to calorie (cal).
What is a Kilojoule (kJ)?
A Kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one thousand Joules (1000 J). The plural form is Kilojoules.
What is a calorie (cal)?
A calorie (cal) is a base unit of energy. The plural form is calories.
What is the International System of Units (SI)?
The International System of Units (SI) is the modern form of the metric system and the most widely used system of measurement in the world. It is founded on seven fundamental units: the second (time), meter (length), kilogram (mass), ampere (electric current), kelvin (thermodynamic temperature), mole (amount of substance), and candela (luminous intensity).
Kilojoule to calorie Conversion Table
Here are some quick reference conversions from Kilojoule (kJ) to calorie (cal):
| Kilojoules | calories |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 kJ | cal |
| 0.001 kJ | cal |
| 0.1 kJ | cal |
| 1 kJ | cal |
| 2 kJ | cal |
| 3 kJ | cal |
| 4 kJ | cal |
| 5 kJ | cal |
| 6 kJ | cal |
| 7 kJ | cal |
| 8 kJ | cal |
| 9 kJ | cal |
| 10 kJ | cal |
| 20 kJ | cal |
| 30 kJ | cal |
| 40 kJ | cal |
| 50 kJ | cal |
| 100 kJ | cal |
| 1000 kJ | cal |
| 10000 kJ | cal |
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