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Kilocalorie per kilogram to megajoule per kilogram Conversion
1 kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg) is equal to 0.004184 megajoule per kilogram (MJ/kg).
1 kcal/kg = 0.004184 MJ/kg
or
1 MJ/kg = 239.0057361 kcal/kg
Formula
To convert a specific energy from kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg) to megajoule per kilogram (MJ/kg), divide the specific energy in kilocalorie per kilogram by 239.0057361
s(MJ/kg) = s(kcal/kg) / 239.0057361
Examples:
Convert 100 kilocalorie per kilogram to megajoule per kilogram:
s(MJ/kg) = 100kcal/kg / 239.0057361 = 0.4184 MJ/kg
Conversion table
| Kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg) | Megajoule per kilogram (MJ/kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/kg | 0.004184 MJ/kg |
| 2 kcal/kg | 0.008368 MJ/kg |
| 3 kcal/kg | 0.012552 MJ/kg |
| 5 kcal/kg | 0.02092 MJ/kg |
| 10 kcal/kg | 0.04184 MJ/kg |
| 20 kcal/kg | 0.08368 MJ/kg |
| 25 kcal/kg | 0.1046 MJ/kg |
| 50 kcal/kg | 0.2092 MJ/kg |
| 100 kcal/kg | 0.4184 MJ/kg |
| 250 kcal/kg | 1.046 MJ/kg |
| 500 kcal/kg | 2.092 MJ/kg |
| 1000 kcal/kg | 4.184 MJ/kg |
| Megajoule per kilogram (MJ/kg) | Kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 MJ/kg | 239.005736138 kcal/kg |
| 2 MJ/kg | 478.011472275 kcal/kg |
| 3 MJ/kg | 717.017208413 kcal/kg |
| 5 MJ/kg | 1195.028680688 kcal/kg |
| 10 MJ/kg | 2390.057361377 kcal/kg |
| 20 MJ/kg | 4780.114722753 kcal/kg |
| 25 MJ/kg | 5975.143403442 kcal/kg |
| 50 MJ/kg | 11950.286806883 kcal/kg |
| 100 MJ/kg | 23900.573613767 kcal/kg |
| 250 MJ/kg | 59751.434034417 kcal/kg |
| 500 MJ/kg | 119502.868068834 kcal/kg |
| 1000 MJ/kg | 239005.736137667 kcal/kg |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilocalorie per kilogram to megajoule per kilogram?
Divide the value in kilocalorie per kilogram by 239.0057361 to get the result in megajoule per kilogram. For example, 5 kcal/kg ÷ 239.0057361 = 0.02092 MJ/kg.
How many megajoule per kilogram are in 1 kilocalorie per kilogram?
1 kilocalorie per kilogram (kcal/kg) is equal to 0.004184 megajoule per kilogram (MJ/kg).
How do I convert megajoule per kilogram back to kilocalorie per kilogram?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in megajoule per kilogram by 239.0057361 to get the result in kilocalorie per kilogram.
How accurate is the kilocalorie per kilogram to megajoule per kilogram conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 239.0057361 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:
