How Many Kilocalories in a Kilojoule?

Quick Answer
1 Kilojoule = 0.239 Kilocalories

1 kJ = 0.239 kcal

Formula

kcal = kJ × 0.239

Conversion Table

Kilojoules (kJ)Kilocalories (kcal)
1 kJ0.239 kcal
2 kJ0.478 kcal
5 kJ1.195 kcal
10 kJ2.39 kcal
20 kJ4.78 kcal
50 kJ11.95 kcal
100 kJ23.901 kcal
500 kJ119.503 kcal
1,000 kJ239.006 kcal

Worked Examples

Convert 5 kJ to kcal:
5 kJ × 0.239 = 1.195 kcal
Convert 10 kJ to kcal:
10 kJ × 0.239 = 2.39 kcal
Convert 50 kJ to kcal:
50 kJ × 0.239 = 11.95 kcal

FAQ

How many Kilocalories are in 1 Kilojoule?
There are 0.239 Kilocalories in 1 Kilojoule. Formula: kcal = kJ × 0.239.
How to convert Kilojoules to Kilocalories?
To convert Kilojoules to Kilocalories, multiply the number of Kilojoules by 0.239. For example, 10 kJ = 2.39 kcal.
How many Kilocalories are in 100 Kilojoules?
There are 23.901 Kilocalories in 100 Kilojoules. Calculation: 100 × 0.239 = 23.901.