kcal / cal

Kilocalorie to Calorie converter

1 kcal = 1000 cal

This is the Kilocalorie to Calorie converter. The factor is fixed: 1 kcal = 1000.0 cal. Open a common amount below, or type any value — only selected amounts are indexed.

Common values

calorie to kilocalorie 2 kilocalories in calorie 5 kilocalories in calorie 10 kilocalories in calorie 20 kilocalories in calorie 25 kilocalories in calorie 50 kilocalories in calorie 75 kilocalories in calorie 100 kilocalories in calorie 120 kilocalories in calorie 150 kilocalories in calorie

Same amount, other units

1 kilocalorie → kJ 1 kilocalorie → kWh 1 kilocalorie → BTU 1 kilocalorie → MJ 1 kilocalorie → J 1 kilocalorie → Wh

Formula: kilocalorie to calorie

cal = kcal × 1000 (1 KCAL = 1000 CAL)

Reference values: kilocalorie → calorie

kcal	cal
1 kcal	1000 cal
100 kcal	100000 cal
200 kcal	200000 cal
500 kcal	500000 cal
1000 kcal	1000000 cal
2000 kcal	2000000 cal

Common conversions

1 kcal → 1000 cal 2 kcal → 2000 cal 5 kcal → 5000 cal 10 kcal → 10000 cal 20 kcal → 20000 cal 25 kcal → 25000 cal 50 kcal → 50000 cal 75 kcal → 75000 cal 100 kcal → 100000 cal 120 kcal → 120000 cal 150 kcal → 150000 cal 200 kcal → 200000 cal

FAQ for kcal → cal

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

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

Manual conversion?

cal = kcal × 1000 (1 KCAL = 1000 CAL)

Reverse conversion?

1 calorie ≈ 0.001 kilocalorie. Swap units in the form or use the reverse link.

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

1000 calorie. Factor 1 kilocalorie = 1000 calorie.

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 Kilocalorie to Calorie converter works

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

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