Kilocalories to Calories Converter
Convert kcal to cal instantly. 1 kcal = 1,000 cal.
Conversion Formula
cal = kcal × 1,000
Example
25 kcal × 1,000 = 25,000 cal
Convert the other way: Calories to Kilocalories →
Kilocalories to Calories Conversion Table
| Kilocalories (kcal) | Calories (cal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 500 | 500,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
About These Units
- Kilocalories (kcal)
- Exactly 1,000 calories, or 4,184 J using the thermochemical calorie. This is the Calorie printed on US food labels, and it is the unit for daily diets and exercise energy estimates.
- Calories (cal)
- The thermochemical calorie, exactly 4.184 J, roughly the energy that warms 1 g of water by 1 °C. Chemistry texts use this small calorie, which is one thousandth of the food Calorie on labels.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cal are in 1 kcal?
1 kcal equals 1,000 cal.
How do I convert Kilocalories to Calories?
Multiply your Kilocalories value by 1,000. For example, 25 kcal × 1,000 = 25,000 cal.
How many kcal are in 1 cal?
1 cal equals 0.001 kcal.