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Kilojoule to Calorie (thermochemical) Converter
Use this page to convert kilojoule values into calorie (thermochemical), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 kJ = 239.005736137667 cal
1 cal = 0.004184 kJ
Example: 120 kJ = 28,680.6883365201 cal
Kilojoule
A kilojoule equals 1,000 joules.
History: It is a decimal multiple adopted for practical energy values.
Current use: Kilojoules are used in nutrition and industrial energy figures.
Also written as kJ, kilojoules.
Calorie (thermochemical)
A thermochemical calorie equals 4.184 joules.
History: Calories originated in heat measurement and thermodynamics.
Current use: Calories appear in chemistry and some older references.
Also written as cal, calorie, calories.
Kilojoule to Calorie (thermochemical) table
| Kilojoule [kJ] | Calorie (thermochemical) [cal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kJ | 2.39005736137667 cal |
| 0.1 kJ | 23.9005736137667 cal |
| 1 kJ | 239.005736137667 cal |
| 2 kJ | 478.011472275335 cal |
| 5 kJ | 1,195.02868068834 cal |
| 10 kJ | 2,390.05736137667 cal |
| 20 kJ | 4,780.11472275335 cal |
| 50 kJ | 11,950.2868068834 cal |
| 100 kJ | 23,900.5736137667 cal |
Frequently asked questions
How many Calorie (thermochemical) (cal) are in one Kilojoule (kJ)?
One Kilojoule equals 239.005736137667 Calorie (thermochemical).
How do you convert Kilojoule to Calorie (thermochemical)?
Multiply the Kilojoule value by 239.005736137667 to get the result in Calorie (thermochemical).
How do you convert Calorie (thermochemical) back to Kilojoule?
Multiply the Calorie (thermochemical) value by 0.004184 to get back to Kilojoule.
What is 120 Kilojoule in Calorie (thermochemical)?
120 Kilojoule equals 28,680.6883365201 Calorie (thermochemical).