cal / kcal

Calorie to Kilocalorie converter

1 cal = 0.001 kcal

This is the Calorie to Kilocalorie converter. The factor is fixed: 1 cal = 0.001 kcal. Open a common amount below, or type any value — only selected amounts are indexed.

Common values

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Same amount, other units

1 calorie → BTU 1 calorie → kJ 1 calorie → kWh 1 calorie → MJ

Formula: calorie to kilocalorie

kcal = cal × 0.001 (1 CAL = 0.001 KCAL)

Reference values: calorie → kilocalorie

cal	kcal
1 cal	0.001 kcal
100 cal	0.1 kcal
200 cal	0.2 kcal
500 cal	0.5 kcal
1000 cal	1 kcal
2000 cal	2 kcal

Common conversions

1 cal → 0.001 kcal 2 cal → 0.002 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 75 cal → 0.075 kcal 100 cal → 0.1 kcal 120 cal → 0.12 kcal 150 cal → 0.15 kcal 200 cal → 0.2 kcal

FAQ for cal → kcal

Is a food “Calorie” the same as a kilocalorie?

Yes. On labels, Calorie almost always means kilocalorie (kcal).

Manual conversion?

kcal = cal × 0.001 (1 CAL = 0.001 KCAL)

Reverse conversion?

1 kilocalorie ≈ 1000 calorie. Swap units in the form or use the reverse link.

How much is 1 calorie on a food label in kilocalorie?

0.001 kilocalorie. Factor 1 calorie = 0.001 kilocalorie.

Why do labels show both kcal and kJ?

Many regions require both. Roughly 1 kcal = 4.184 kJ. Use the calculator for any amount.

How the Calorie to Kilocalorie converter works

This hub describes the pair, not a single number. Pages like 1, 10 or 100 Calorie answer exact searches.

NiftyRecipe uses thermochemical energy factors (for example 1 kcal = 4184 J). Results do not change with the time of day.