How Many Calories in a Kilojoule?

Quick Answer
1 Kilojoule = 239.006 Calories

1 kJ = 239.006 cal

Formula

cal = kJ × 239.006

Conversion Table

Kilojoules (kJ)Calories (cal)
1 kJ239.006 cal
2 kJ478.011 cal
5 kJ1,195.03 cal
10 kJ2,390.06 cal
20 kJ4,780.11 cal
50 kJ11,950.3 cal
100 kJ23,900.6 cal
500 kJ119,503 cal
1,000 kJ239,006 cal

Worked Examples

Convert 5 kJ to cal:
5 kJ × 239.006 = 1,195.03 cal
Convert 10 kJ to cal:
10 kJ × 239.006 = 2,390.06 cal
Convert 50 kJ to cal:
50 kJ × 239.006 = 11,950.3 cal

FAQ

How many Calories are in 1 Kilojoule?
There are 239.006 Calories in 1 Kilojoule. Formula: cal = kJ × 239.006.
How to convert Kilojoules to Calories?
To convert Kilojoules to Calories, multiply the number of Kilojoules by 239.006. For example, 10 kJ = 2,390.06 cal.
How many Calories are in 100 Kilojoules?
There are 23,900.6 Calories in 100 Kilojoules. Calculation: 100 × 239.006 = 23,900.6.