Convert calorie (IT) to kilojoule
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT) [cal (IT)] to kilojoule [kJ], or Convert kilojoule to calorie (IT).
1 cal (IT) = 0.0041868 kJ. To convert calorie (IT) to kilojoule, multiply the value by 0.0041868; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kJ = 238.845896627 cal (IT)). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cal (IT) = 0.0041868 kJ
- 1 kJ = 238.845896627 cal (IT)
- 10 cal (IT) = 0.041868 kJ
- 100 cal (IT) = 0.41868 kJ
How to Convert Calorie (It) to Kilojoule
1 cal (IT) = 0.0041868 kJ
Example: convert 15 cal (IT) to kJ:
15 cal (IT) = 15 × 0.0041868 kJ = 0.062802 kJ
Calorie (It) to Kilojoule Conversion Table
| calorie (IT) | kilojoule |
|---|---|
| 1 cal (IT) | 0.0041868 kJ |
| 2 cal (IT) | 0.0083736 kJ |
| 3 cal (IT) | 0.0125604 kJ |
| 5 cal (IT) | 0.020934 kJ |
| 10 cal (IT) | 0.041868 kJ |
| 20 cal (IT) | 0.083736 kJ |
| 50 cal (IT) | 0.20934 kJ |
| 100 cal (IT) | 0.41868 kJ |
| 500 cal (IT) | 2.0934 kJ |
| 1000 cal (IT) | 4.1868 kJ |
Calorie (It)
The calorie (cal) is a unit of energy traditionally used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The calorie was originally defined in the 19th century as a unit of heat energy in thermodynamics. It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts. The 'small calorie' (cal) is distinct from the 'large calorie' (kcal), which is commonly used in food energy labeling.
Current Use
Today, the calorie is primarily used in nutrition to measure the energy content of foods and beverages, although the SI unit of energy, the joule, is increasingly preferred in scientific and technical fields.
Kilojoule
A kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules, used to quantify energy transfer or work done.
History/Origin
The kilojoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring energy, especially in fields like nutrition and physics, replacing the joule for larger quantities.
Current Use
The kilojoule is widely used in nutrition to express food energy content, in physics and engineering to measure energy transfer, and in various scientific and industrial applications within the 'Energy' converter category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (IT) in kilojoule?
1 calorie (IT) (cal (IT)) = 0.0041868 kilojoule (kJ).
How do you convert calorie (IT) to kilojoule?
Multiply the calorie (IT) value by 0.0041868. For example, 25 cal (IT) × 0.0041868 = 0.10467 kJ.
What is 10 calorie (IT) in kilojoule?
10 cal (IT) = 0.041868 kJ.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (IT) or the kilojoule?
The kilojoule is the larger unit: 1 cal (IT) equals only 0.0041868 kJ.