Converters

Calories to Kilocalories Converter

Convert calories to kilocalories instantly. 1 calorie = 0.001 kilocalories.

From

0.001

1 cal = 0.001 kcal

Common conversions

From 1 calories

Joules (J)4.184
Kilojoules (kJ)0.004184
Kilocalories (kcal)0.001
Watt-hours (Wh)0.00116222
Kilowatt-hours (kWh)1.1622e-6
BTU (BTU)0.00396565
Electronvolts (eV)2.6114e+19

Popular energy conversions

Joules → Calories Kilojoules → Kilocalories Kilowatt-hours → Joules BTU → Joules Calories → Kilocalories Joules → BTU

Method

How it works

Kilocalories = Calories × 0.001

Multiply the number of calories by 0.001 to get kilocalories. To go back, multiply by 1000. Examples: 1 cal = 0.001 kcal · 5 cal = 0.005 kcal · 10 cal = 0.01 kcal · 100 cal = 0.1 kcal.

FAQ

Frequently asked

How many kilocalories are in a calorie?

1 calorie = 0.001 kilocalories.

What is the formula to convert calories to kilocalories?

Kilocalories = Calories × 0.001

Is this conversion exact?

The conversion factor between calories and kilocalories is defined by international standards and is exact to at least 10 significant figures here.

Can I convert in the opposite direction?

Yes — use our Kilocalories to Calories converter, or multiply your value by 1000.

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