Convert attojoule to kilocalorie (IT)
Please provide values below to convert attojoule [aJ] to kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)], or Convert kilocalorie (IT) to attojoule.
1 aJ = 2.3885e-22 kcal (IT). To convert attojoule to kilocalorie (IT), multiply the value by 2.3885e-22; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal (IT) = 4.1868e+21 aJ). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 aJ = 2.3885e-22 kcal (IT)
- 1 kcal (IT) = 4.1868e+21 aJ
- 10 aJ = 2.3885e-21 kcal (IT)
- 100 aJ = 2.3885e-20 kcal (IT)
How to Convert Attojoule to Kilocalorie (It)
1 aJ = 2.38845896627496e-22 kcal (IT)
Example: convert 15 aJ to kcal (IT):
15 aJ = 15 × 2.38845896627496e-22 kcal (IT) = 3.58268844941244e-21 kcal (IT)
Attojoule to Kilocalorie (It) Conversion Table
| attojoule | kilocalorie (IT) |
|---|---|
| 1 aJ | 2.3885e-22 kcal (IT) |
| 2 aJ | 4.7769e-22 kcal (IT) |
| 3 aJ | 7.1654e-22 kcal (IT) |
| 5 aJ | 1.1942e-21 kcal (IT) |
| 10 aJ | 2.3885e-21 kcal (IT) |
| 20 aJ | 4.7769e-21 kcal (IT) |
| 50 aJ | 1.1942e-20 kcal (IT) |
| 100 aJ | 2.3885e-20 kcal (IT) |
| 500 aJ | 1.1942e-19 kcal (IT) |
| 1000 aJ | 2.3885e-19 kcal (IT) |
Attojoule
An attojoule (aJ) is a unit of energy equal to 10^-18 joules.
History/Origin
The attojoule was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure extremely small amounts of energy, particularly in fields like nanotechnology and quantum physics, as the need to quantify very tiny energy scales grew.
Current Use
The attojoule is used in scientific research to measure minute energy quantities, such as in nanotechnology, quantum computing, and molecular biology, where energies involved are extremely small.
Kilocalorie (It)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a measure of heat energy, primarily used in nutrition and thermodynamics. It became standard in dietary contexts to quantify food energy intake.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is widely used in nutrition to express the energy content of foods and beverages, and in scientific contexts related to energy measurement in biological and physical systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 attojoule in kilocalorie (IT)?
1 attojoule (aJ) = 2.3885e-22 kilocalorie (IT) (kcal (IT)).
How do you convert attojoule to kilocalorie (IT)?
Multiply the attojoule value by 2.3885e-22. For example, 25 aJ × 2.3885e-22 = 5.9711e-21 kcal (IT).
What is 10 attojoule in kilocalorie (IT)?
10 aJ = 2.3885e-21 kcal (IT).
Which unit is larger, the attojoule or the kilocalorie (IT)?
The kilocalorie (IT) is the larger unit: 1 aJ equals only 2.3885e-22 kcal (IT).