Convert kilojoule to calorie (nutritional)
Please provide values below to convert kilojoule [kJ] to calorie (nutritional) [Cal], or Convert calorie (nutritional) to kilojoule.
1 kJ = 0.238845896627 Cal. To convert kilojoule to calorie (nutritional), multiply the value by 0.238845896627; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Cal = 4.1868 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 = 0.238845896627 Cal
- 1 Cal = 4.1868 kJ
- 10 kJ = 2.38845896627 Cal
- 100 kJ = 23.8845896627 Cal
How to Convert Kilojoule to Calorie (Nutritional)
1 kJ = 0.238845896627496 Cal
Example: convert 15 kJ to Cal:
15 kJ = 15 × 0.238845896627496 Cal = 3.58268844941244 Cal
Kilojoule to Calorie (Nutritional) Conversion Table
| kilojoule | calorie (nutritional) |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ | 0.238845896627 Cal |
| 2 kJ | 0.477691793255 Cal |
| 3 kJ | 0.716537689882 Cal |
| 5 kJ | 1.19422948314 Cal |
| 10 kJ | 2.38845896627 Cal |
| 20 kJ | 4.77691793255 Cal |
| 50 kJ | 11.9422948314 Cal |
| 100 kJ | 23.8845896627 Cal |
| 500 kJ | 119.422948314 Cal |
| 1000 kJ | 238.845896627 Cal |
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 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilojoule in calorie (nutritional)?
1 kilojoule (kJ) = 0.238845896627 calorie (nutritional) (Cal).
How do you convert kilojoule to calorie (nutritional)?
Multiply the kilojoule value by 0.238845896627. For example, 25 kJ × 0.238845896627 = 5.97114741569 Cal.
What is 10 kilojoule in calorie (nutritional)?
10 kJ = 2.38845896627 Cal.
Which unit is larger, the kilojoule or the calorie (nutritional)?
The calorie (nutritional) is the larger unit: 1 kJ equals only 0.238845896627 Cal.