How Many Kilocalories in a Kilojoule?

Quick Answer
1 Kilojoule = 0.23900574 Kilocalories

1 kJ = 0.23900574 kcal

0.239006

≈ 15/64 kcal

Formula

kcal = kJ × 0.23900574

The calculator multiplies each kJ value by 0.23900574. For the reverse direction, divide kcal by 0.23900574; equivalently, 1 kcal = 4.184 kJ.

Conversion Table

Kilojoules (kJ)Kilocalories (kcal)
1 kJ0.23900574 kcal
2 kJ0.47801147 kcal
5 kJ1.1950287 kcal
10 kJ2.3900574 kcal
20 kJ4.7801147 kcal
50 kJ11.950287 kcal
100 kJ23.900574 kcal
500 kJ119.50287 kcal
1,000 kJ239.00574 kcal

Worked Examples

Convert 5 kJ to kcal:
5 kJ × 0.23900574 = 1.1950287 kcal
Convert 10 kJ to kcal:
10 kJ × 0.23900574 = 2.3900574 kcal
Convert 50 kJ to kcal:
50 kJ × 0.23900574 = 11.950287 kcal

FAQ

How many Kilocalories are in 1 Kilojoule?
There are 0.23900574 Kilocalories in 1 Kilojoule. Formula: kcal = kJ × 0.23900574.
How to convert Kilojoules to Kilocalories?
To convert Kilojoules to Kilocalories, multiply the number of Kilojoules by 0.23900574. For example, 10 kJ = 2.3900574 kcal.
How many Kilocalories are in 100 Kilojoules?
There are 23.900574 Kilocalories in 100 Kilojoules. Calculation: 100 × 0.23900574 = 23.900574.