kcal → cal converter

Convert kilocalories to calories (Energy)

1 kcal = 1000 cal · 1 cal = 0.001 kcal

Common values: 10 kcal 50 kcal 100 kcal 500 kcal 1000 kcal

500 kcal = 500000 cal

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Kilocalories to calories Conversion

1 kilocalories (kcal) is equal to 1000 calories (cal).

1 kcal = 1000 cal

or

1 cal = 0.001 kcal

Formula

To convert a energy from kilocalories (kcal) to calories (cal), multiply the energy in kilocalories by 1000

e(cal) = e(kcal) × 1000

Examples:

Convert 500 kilocalories to calories:

e(cal) = 500kcal × 1000 = 500000 cal

Conversion table

Kilocalories (kcal) Calories (cal)
1 kcal 1000 cal
2 kcal 2000 cal
3 kcal 3000 cal
5 kcal 5000 cal
10 kcal 10000 cal
20 kcal 20000 cal
25 kcal 25000 cal
50 kcal 50000 cal
100 kcal 100000 cal
250 kcal 250000 cal
500 kcal 500000 cal
1000 kcal 1000000 cal
Calories (cal) Kilocalories (kcal)
1 cal 0.001 kcal
2 cal 0.002 kcal
3 cal 0.003 kcal
5 cal 0.005 kcal
10 cal 0.01 kcal
20 cal 0.02 kcal
25 cal 0.025 kcal
50 cal 0.05 kcal
100 cal 0.1 kcal
250 cal 0.25 kcal
500 cal 0.5 kcal
1000 cal 1 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilocalories to calories?

Multiply the value in kilocalories by 1000 to get the result in calories. For example, 5 kcal × 1000 = 5000 cal.

How many calories are in 1 kilocalories?

1 kilocalories (kcal) is equal to 1000 calories (cal).

How do I convert calories back to kilocalories?

Use the inverse operation: divide the value in calories by 1000 to get the result in kilocalories.

How accurate is the kilocalories to calories conversion?

The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 1000 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.

Sources

Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:

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