Energy Converter

Convert between chemical, electrical and physical energy units.

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Boil 1 liter water 334 kJ
100 W bulb for 1 hour 0.1 kWh
Microwave 10 minutes 0.17 kWh
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1 kWh 3.6 MJ
Food calorie 4184 J

Formula

kJ = kcal × 4.184

Example

Example: convert 132 kilocalories to kilojoules.

132 kcal = 552.288 kJ

Conversion table

kilocalories (kcal) kilojoules (kJ)
1 kcal 4.184 kJ
2 kcal 8.368 kJ
5 kcal 20.92 kJ
10 kcal 41.84 kJ
20 kcal 83.68 kJ
50 kcal 209.2 kJ
100 kcal 418.4 kJ

Explanation

These are both units.

How to convert kilocalories to kilojoules

  1. Start with the value in kilocalories (kcal).
  2. Multiply it by 4.184.
  3. The result is the measurement in kilojoules (kJ).

Example: 132 kcal → 552.288 kJ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 132 kilocalories in kilojoules?

132 kilocalories equals 552.288 kilojoules.

How many kilojoules is 1 kilocalorie?

1 kilocalorie equals 4.184 kilojoules.

How many kilocalories is 1 kilojoule?

1 kilojoule equals 0.239005736138 kilocalories.

What is the difference between kilocalories and kilojoules?

Both measure energy in SI. The main difference is usually scale: some units are convenient for smaller values, while others are used to express larger values more practically.

Where are kilocalories and kilojoules used?

They are used in physics and engineering to measure work, energy, and heat; the most practical unit depends on the magnitude.

Why does 1 kilocalorie equal 4.184 kilojoules?

Because the units are defined with a fixed relationship. To convert kilocalories to kilojoules, multiply by that factor.