Kilojoules to Kilocalories Converter

One kilocalorie (food calorie) equals exactly 4.184 kilojoules. Converting kJ to kcal is needed when reading international nutrition labels.

Formula

kcal = kJ ÷ 4.184One food calorie (kcal) equals exactly 4.184 kilojoules.
Example: 8000 kJ ÷ 4.184 = 1912 kcal

Common Values

KilojouleKilocalorie
100 kJ23.90057361 kcal
200 kJ47.80114723 kcal
400 kJ95.60229446 kcal
500 kJ119.5028681 kcal
840 kJ200.7648184 kcal
1000 kJ239.0057361 kcal
2000 kJ478.0114723 kcal
4184 kJ1000 kcal
8000 kJ1912.045889 kcal
10000 kJ2390.057361 kcal

Unit Definitions

Kilojoule
Symbol: kJ

The Kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy.

Kilocalorie
Symbol: kcal

The Kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy.

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