Kilojoules to Calories conversion table
| Kilojoules | Calories |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ | 239.005736 cal |
| 2 kJ | 478.011472 cal |
| 5 kJ | 1,195.028681 cal |
| 10 kJ | 2,390.057361 cal |
| 25 kJ | 5,975.143403 cal |
| 50 kJ | 11,950.286807 cal |
| 100 kJ | 23,900.573614 cal |
How to convert kilojoules to calories
Calories = Kilojoules × 239.005736. For example, 2 kJ = 478.011472 cal. Type a value in either box above: the other one updates instantly, both ways.
What is a kilojoule?
A kilojoule (kJ) is 1,000 joules; food labels outside the US often list energy in kJ.
What is a calorie?
A calorie (cal) here is the thermochemical small calorie, exactly 4.184 joules.
How do I convert kilojoules to calories?
Use the formula Calories = Kilojoules × 239.005736. Type a value in the kilojoules box and the result appears instantly.
How many calories are in 1 kilojoule?
1 kJ = 239.005736 cal.
Is this converter free and private?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up, and the calculation runs in your browser: nothing is sent to a server.
Is a food Calorie the same as a calorie?
No. The Calorie on food labels is a kilocalorie (kcal), 1000 small calories or 4.184 kJ. This page uses the thermochemical calorie, 4.184 J.