Calorie to Kilocalorie Converter

Convert calories to kilocalories instantly with our accurate and easy-to-use conversion tool.

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Result
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Kilocalorie

Conversion Formula

Kilocalorie = Calorie × 0.001

Where:

  • cal = Calorie
  • kcal = Kilocalorie

About Calorie

The calorie (cal) is a unit of energyin the metric system of measurement.

About Kilocalorie

The kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energyin the metric system of measurement.

How to Convert Calorie to Kilocalorie

To convert from calories to kilocalories, use our converter above. Simply enter the value in caloriesand get instant results in kilocalories.

Quick Reference:

  • 1 cal = 0.001000 kcal
  • 1 kcal = 1000.000000 cal

Common Calorie to Kilocalorie Conversions

1 cal
= 0.00 kcal
5 cal
= 0.01 kcal
10 cal
= 0.01 kcal
25 cal
= 0.03 kcal
50 cal
= 0.05 kcal
100 cal
= 0.10 kcal

Conversion Reference Table

Calorie (cal)Kilocalorie (kcal)
10.001
20.002
30.003
40.004
50.005
100.01
150.015
200.02
250.025
500.05
750.075
1000.1
2500.25
5000.5
1,0001

Quick reference table showing common calories to kilocalories conversions.

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Understanding your power consumption in kilowatt-hours (kWh). A 100W bulb running for 10 hours uses 1 kWh. Convert kWh to joules or BTU for energy calculations.

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