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Convert Energy from Kilocalorie to Kilojoule (kcal to kJ)
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Kilocalorie to Kilojoule Conversion Formula
To convert from Kilocalorie (kcal) to Kilojoule (kJ), use the following formula:
With is the ratio between the base units Joule (J) and calorie (cal).
Example
Let's convert 5 Kilocalorie (kcal) to Kilojoule (kJ).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Kilocalorie (kcal) is equal to Kilojoule (kJ).
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 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 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 Kilojoule Conversion Table
Here are some quick reference conversions from Kilocalorie (kcal) to Kilojoule (kJ):
| Kilocalories | Kilojoules |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 kcal | kJ |
| 0.001 kcal | kJ |
| 0.1 kcal | kJ |
| 1 kcal | kJ |
| 2 kcal | kJ |
| 3 kcal | kJ |
| 4 kcal | kJ |
| 5 kcal | kJ |
| 6 kcal | kJ |
| 7 kcal | kJ |
| 8 kcal | kJ |
| 9 kcal | kJ |
| 10 kcal | kJ |
| 20 kcal | kJ |
| 30 kcal | kJ |
| 40 kcal | kJ |
| 50 kcal | kJ |
| 100 kcal | kJ |
| 1000 kcal | kJ |
| 10000 kcal | kJ |
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