ENERGY CONVERSION
Kilocalorie to Calorie (thermochemical).
Convert kilocalorie (kcal) to calorie (thermochemical) (cal), with the math explained.
1 kcal = 1,000 cal
THE MATH, MADE SIMPLE
How to convert kilocalorie to calorie (thermochemical)
Multiply your kilocalorie value by 1,000 to get the equivalent in calorie (thermochemical). Both units are normalized through the joule.
cal = kcal × 1,00010 kcal = 10,000 cal
Result rounded to 12 significant digits. Change the precision in the calculator to suit your task.QUICK REFERENCE
kcal to cal conversion table
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | Calorie (thermochemical) (cal) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 1,000 cal |
| 2 kcal | 2,000 cal |
| 5 kcal | 5,000 cal |
| 10 kcal | 10,000 cal |
| 20 kcal | 20,000 cal |
| 50 kcal | 50,000 cal |
| 100 kcal | 100,000 cal |
| 500 kcal | 500,000 cal |
| 1,000 kcal | 1,000,000 cal |
About the kilocalorie
The kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy. One kilocalorie equals 4,184 joule (base unit) in this calculator.
All kilocalorie conversionsAbout the calorie (thermochemical)
The calorie (thermochemical) (cal) is a unit of energy. One calorie (thermochemical) equals 4.184 joule (base unit) in this calculator.
All calorie (thermochemical) conversionsCommon questions
What is 1 kcal in cal?
One kilocalorie equals 1,000 cal. Use the formula above for other values.
Why might another calculator show a different last digit?
Calculators may round at different stages or use different unit conventions. We keep full JavaScript numeric precision during calculation and round only for display. Choose up to 15 significant digits. Check US versus UK units and the notes for this category.
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