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Kilocalorie per kilogram to joule per kilogram Conversion
1 kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg) is equal to 4184 joule per kilogram (J/kg).
1 kcal/kg = 4184 J/kg
or
1 J/kg = 0.0002390057361 kcal/kg
Formula
To convert a specific energy from kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg) to joule per kilogram (J/kg), multiply the specific energy in kilocalorie per kilogram by 4184
s(J/kg) = s(kcal/kg) × 4184
Examples:
Convert 250 kilocalorie per kilogram to joule per kilogram:
s(J/kg) = 250kcal/kg × 4184 = 1046000 J/kg
Conversion table
| Kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg) | Joule per kilogram (J/kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/kg | 4184 J/kg |
| 2 kcal/kg | 8368 J/kg |
| 3 kcal/kg | 12552 J/kg |
| 5 kcal/kg | 20920 J/kg |
| 10 kcal/kg | 41840 J/kg |
| 20 kcal/kg | 83680 J/kg |
| 25 kcal/kg | 104600 J/kg |
| 50 kcal/kg | 209200 J/kg |
| 100 kcal/kg | 418400 J/kg |
| 250 kcal/kg | 1046000 J/kg |
| 500 kcal/kg | 2092000 J/kg |
| 1000 kcal/kg | 4184000 J/kg |
| Joule per kilogram (J/kg) | Kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 J/kg | 2.39006e-4 kcal/kg |
| 2 J/kg | 4.78011e-4 kcal/kg |
| 3 J/kg | 7.17017e-4 kcal/kg |
| 5 J/kg | 0.001195029 kcal/kg |
| 10 J/kg | 0.002390057 kcal/kg |
| 20 J/kg | 0.004780115 kcal/kg |
| 25 J/kg | 0.005975143 kcal/kg |
| 50 J/kg | 0.011950287 kcal/kg |
| 100 J/kg | 0.023900574 kcal/kg |
| 250 J/kg | 0.059751434 kcal/kg |
| 500 J/kg | 0.119502868 kcal/kg |
| 1000 J/kg | 0.239005736 kcal/kg |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilocalorie per kilogram to joule per kilogram?
Multiply the value in kilocalorie per kilogram by 4184 to get the result in joule per kilogram. For example, 5 kcal/kg × 4184 = 20920 J/kg.
How many joule per kilogram are in 1 kilocalorie per kilogram?
1 kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg) is equal to 4184 joule per kilogram (J/kg).
How do I convert joule per kilogram back to kilocalorie per kilogram?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in joule per kilogram by 4184 to get the result in kilocalorie per kilogram.
How accurate is the kilocalorie per kilogram to joule per kilogram conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 4184 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:
