Convert kilojoules (kJ) to thermochemical calories (cal).
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KilojoulekJ
MegajouleMJ
Watt-hourWh
Kilowatt-hourkWh
Thermochemical caloriecal
Kilocalorie (food Calorie)kcal
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239.0057361
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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 kJ ≈ 239.0057361 cal
6 significant figures
10 significant figures
15 significant figures
Precision changes displayed rounding, not calculation accuracy.
FORMULAcal = kJ × 239.005736137667
FORMULA & EXAMPLES
How to convert Kilojoules to thermochemical calories
cal = kJ × 239.005736137667
Multiply the kJ reading by 239.005736137667.
Worked examples
1 kJ ≈ 239.0057361 cal
1 × 239.005736137667 ≈ 239.0057361
1000 kJ ≈ 239005.7361 cal
1000 × 239.005736137667 ≈ 239005.7361
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.
Kilojoules to thermochemical calories table
Fixed reference · Kilojoule to Thermochemical calorie
Reference values use this page’s named pair and default context. Calculator precision and font settings do not change this table.
Kilojoule (kJ)
Thermochemical calorie (cal)
0
0
0.1
23.90057361
0.5
119.5028681
1
239.0057361
2
478.0114723
5
1195.028681
10
2390.057361
25
5975.143403
50
11950.28681
100
23900.57361
1000
239005.7361
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.