Convert Kilocalorie to Calorie
Use this free converter to change kilocalories (kcal) into calories (cal). Kilocalorie and calorie both measure energy. As a quick reference, 1 kcal equals 1000 cal, and 1 cal equals 0.001 kcal.
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Calorie (cal)
1000
1 kcal = 1000 cal
Energy conversion table
| Kilocalorie | Calorie |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 3 | 3000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 25 | 25000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 100000 |
| 1,000 | 1000000 |
How to convert Kilocalorie to Calorie
Multiply the kilocalorie value by 1000 to get calories.
- Enter the number of kilocalories you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in calories.
- Worked example: 15 kcal × 1000 = 15000 cal.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (calorie to kilocalorie).
About these units
Kilocalorie (kcal)
- Definition
- A kilocalorie (kcal) is 1,000 small calories — the "Calorie" used on food labels.
- History
- It was adopted by nutritionists as a practical measure of food energy.
- Current use
- Kilocalories (food Calories) measure the energy content of food and diets.
Calorie (cal)
- Definition
- A calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise one gram of water by one degree Celsius, about 4.184 joules.
- History
- Defined in the 19th century, the small calorie was later joined by the larger food Calorie.
- Current use
- Calories appear in chemistry and, as kilocalories, in nutrition.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a kilocalorie?
There are 1000 cal in 1 kcal. To convert, multiply the number of kilocalories by 1000.
How do I convert kilocalories to calories?
Multiply the kilocalorie value by 1000 to get calories. For example, 10 kcal = 10000 cal.
Is this kilocalorie-to-calorie converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Kilocalorie to other energy units
| Unit | 1 Kilocalorie equals |
|---|---|
| Joule (J) | 4184 J |
| Kilojoule (kJ) | 4.184 kJ |
| Calorie (cal) | 1000 cal |
| Watt Hour (Wh) | 1.1622222 Wh |
| Kilowatt Hour (kWh) | 0.0011622222 kWh |
| Electronvolt (eV) | 2.6114e+22 eV |
| British Thermal Unit (BTU) | 3.9656668 BTU |
| Foot-Pound (ft·lb) | 3085.96 ft·lb |