Convert thermochemical calories (cal) to kilojoules (kJ).
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cal
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JouleJ
KilojoulekJ
MegajouleMJ
Watt-hourWh
Kilowatt-hourkWh
Thermochemical caloriecal
Kilocalorie (food Calorie)kcal
BTU (international table)BTU (IT)
ElectronvolteV
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0.004184
kJ
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JouleJ
KilojoulekJ
MegajouleMJ
Watt-hourWh
Kilowatt-hourkWh
Thermochemical caloriecal
Kilocalorie (food Calorie)kcal
BTU (international table)BTU (IT)
ElectronvolteV
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CONVERSION
1 cal ≈ 0.004184 kJ
6 significant figures
10 significant figures
15 significant figures
Precision changes displayed rounding, not calculation accuracy.
FORMULAkJ = cal × 0.004184
FORMULA & EXAMPLES
How to convert Thermochemical calories to kilojoules
kJ = cal × 0.004184
Multiply the cal reading by 0.004184.
Worked examples
1 cal ≈ 0.004184 kJ
1 × 0.004184 ≈ 0.004184
1000 cal ≈ 4.184 kJ
1000 × 0.004184 ≈ 4.184
Frequently asked questions
Is a food Calorie the same as a thermochemical calorie?
A food Calorie is a kilocalorie: 1 kcal = 1,000 cal. This tool uses the thermochemical calorie of exactly 4.184 J.
Thermochemical calories to kilojoules table
Fixed reference · Thermochemical calorie to Kilojoule
Reference values use this page’s named pair and default context. Calculator precision and font settings do not change this table.
Thermochemical calorie (cal)
Kilojoule (kJ)
0
0
0.1
0.0004184
0.5
0.002092
1
0.004184
2
0.008368
5
0.02092
10
0.04184
25
0.1046
50
0.2092
100
0.4184
1000
4.184
Table results use 10 significant figures; decimal formula coefficients use up to 15. Calculations use the unit definitions before rounding. Extra digits do not improve measurement accuracy.