Convert kilojoule to calorie (IT)
Please provide values below to convert kilojoule [kJ] to calorie (IT) [cal (IT)], or Convert calorie (IT) to kilojoule.
1 kJ = 238.845896627 cal (IT). To convert kilojoule to calorie (IT), multiply the value by 238.845896627; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cal (IT) = 0.0041868 kJ). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kJ = 238.845896627 cal (IT)
- 1 cal (IT) = 0.0041868 kJ
- 10 kJ = 2388.45896627 cal (IT)
- 100 kJ = 23884.5896627 cal (IT)
How to Convert Kilojoule to Calorie (It)
1 kJ = 238.845896627496 cal (IT)
Example: convert 15 kJ to cal (IT):
15 kJ = 15 × 238.845896627496 cal (IT) = 3582.68844941244 cal (IT)
Kilojoule to Calorie (It) Conversion Table
| kilojoule | calorie (IT) |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ | 238.845896627 cal (IT) |
| 2 kJ | 477.691793255 cal (IT) |
| 3 kJ | 716.537689882 cal (IT) |
| 5 kJ | 1194.22948314 cal (IT) |
| 10 kJ | 2388.45896627 cal (IT) |
| 20 kJ | 4776.91793255 cal (IT) |
| 50 kJ | 11942.2948314 cal (IT) |
| 100 kJ | 23884.5896627 cal (IT) |
| 500 kJ | 119422.948314 cal (IT) |
| 1000 kJ | 238845.896627 cal (IT) |
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.
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 It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts.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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilojoule in calorie (IT)?
1 kilojoule (kJ) = 238.845896627 calorie (IT) (cal (IT)).
How do you convert kilojoule to calorie (IT)?
Multiply the kilojoule value by 238.845896627. For example, 25 kJ × 238.845896627 = 5971.14741569 cal (IT).
What is 10 kilojoule in calorie (IT)?
10 kJ = 2388.45896627 cal (IT).
Which unit is larger, the kilojoule or the calorie (IT)?
The kilojoule is the larger unit: 1 kJ = 238.845896627 cal (IT).