Convert calorie (nutritional) to kilocalorie (th)
Please provide values below to convert calorie (nutritional) [Cal] to kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)], or Convert kilocalorie (th) to calorie (nutritional).
1 Cal = 1.00066921606 kcal (th). To convert calorie (nutritional) to kilocalorie (th), multiply the value by 1.00066921606; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal (th) = 0.999331231489 Cal). 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 = 1.00066921606 kcal (th)
- 1 kcal (th) = 0.999331231489 Cal
- 10 Cal = 10.0066921606 kcal (th)
- 100 Cal = 100.066921606 kcal (th)
How to Convert Calorie (Nutritional) to Kilocalorie (Th)
1 Cal = 1.00066921606119 kcal (th)
Example: convert 15 Cal to kcal (th):
15 Cal = 15 × 1.00066921606119 kcal (th) = 15.0100382409178 kcal (th)
Calorie (Nutritional) to Kilocalorie (Th) Conversion Table
| calorie (nutritional) | kilocalorie (th) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cal | 1.00066921606 kcal (th) |
| 2 Cal | 2.00133843212 kcal (th) |
| 3 Cal | 3.00200764818 kcal (th) |
| 5 Cal | 5.00334608031 kcal (th) |
| 10 Cal | 10.0066921606 kcal (th) |
| 20 Cal | 20.0133843212 kcal (th) |
| 50 Cal | 50.0334608031 kcal (th) |
| 100 Cal | 100.066921606 kcal (th) |
| 500 Cal | 500.334608031 kcal (th) |
| 1000 Cal | 1000.66921606 kcal (th) |
Calorie (Nutritional)
A calorie (Cal) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy provided by food and beverages, specifically representing the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
History/Origin
The calorie was first introduced in the 19th century as a unit to quantify energy in nutrition. It has since become a standard measure in dietary and nutritional contexts, although the scientific community often prefers the joule as the SI unit of energy.
Current Use
Calories are widely used in nutrition to quantify the energy content of food and beverages, helping consumers manage dietary intake and energy balance. The term 'Calorie' with a capital 'C' typically refers to kilocalories (kcal), which are equivalent to 1,000 small calories.
Kilocalorie (Th)
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 unit to quantify heat energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics. It was widely adopted in the early 20th century for dietary energy measurement.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is primarily used in nutrition to express the energy content of food and drinks, although it is often simply called a 'calorie' in everyday language.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (nutritional) in kilocalorie (th)?
1 calorie (nutritional) (Cal) = 1.00066921606 kilocalorie (th) (kcal (th)).
How do you convert calorie (nutritional) to kilocalorie (th)?
Multiply the calorie (nutritional) value by 1.00066921606. For example, 25 Cal × 1.00066921606 = 25.0167304015 kcal (th).
What is 10 calorie (nutritional) in kilocalorie (th)?
10 Cal = 10.0066921606 kcal (th).
Which unit is larger, the calorie (nutritional) or the kilocalorie (th)?
The calorie (nutritional) is the larger unit: 1 Cal = 1.00066921606 kcal (th).