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Convert Energy from Kilocalorie to Joule (kcal to J)
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Kilocalorie to Joule Conversion Formula

To convert from Kilocalorie (kcal) to Joule (J), use the following formula:

 Joule (J)\textbf{ Joule} \text{ (J)}

=1000×4.184× Kilocalorie (kcal)= 1000 \times 4.184\times \textbf{ Kilocalorie} \text{ (kcal)}

=4184× Kilocalorie (kcal)= 4184\times \textbf{ Kilocalorie} \text{ (kcal)}

With 4.1844.184 is the ratio between the base units Joule (J) and calorie (cal).

Example

Let's convert 5 Kilocalorie (kcal) to Joule (J).

Using the formula:

5×4184=209205 \times 4184 = 20920

Therefore, 5 Kilocalorie (kcal) is equal to 2092020920 Joule (J).

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.

What is a Joule (J)?

A Joule (J) is a base unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). The plural form is Joules.

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).

Kilocalorie to Joule Conversion Table

Here are some quick reference conversions from Kilocalorie (kcal) to Joule (J):

KilocaloriesJoules
0.000001 kcal0.0041840.004184 J
0.001 kcal4.1844.184 J
0.1 kcal418.4418.4 J
1 kcal41844184 J
2 kcal83688368 J
3 kcal1255212552 J
4 kcal1673616736 J
5 kcal2092020920 J
6 kcal2510425104 J
7 kcal2928829288 J
8 kcal3347233472 J
9 kcal3765637656 J
10 kcal4184041840 J
20 kcal8368083680 J
30 kcal125520125520 J
40 kcal167360167360 J
50 kcal209200209200 J
100 kcal418400418400 J
1000 kcal41840004184000 J
10000 kcal4184000041840000 J

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