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Calories to Kilojoules

Convert kilocalories to kilojoules and back. European and Australian labels use kilojoules.

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Common values

Formula

kJ = kcal × 4.184

One kcal is 4.184 kJ, so a 2,000 kcal daily intake is about 8,368 kJ. The "calories" on a label are really kilocalories.

Frequently asked questions

Q. How many kJ is 1 kcal?

1 kcal is 4.18 kJ, and 10 kcal is 41.84 kJ. Type any value in the box above to convert instantly.

Q. And how many kcal is 1 kJ?

1 kJ is 0.24 kcal. This converter works both ways, so typing in the right box updates the left one.

Q. Where is this unit used?

One kcal is 4.184 kJ, so a 2,000 kcal daily intake is about 8,368 kJ. The "calories" on a label are really kilocalories.

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