Convert kilojoule to kilocalorie (th)
Please provide values below to convert kilojoule [kJ] to kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)], or Convert kilocalorie (th) to kilojoule.
1 kJ = 0.239005736138 kcal (th). To convert kilojoule to kilocalorie (th), multiply the value by 0.239005736138; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal (th) = 4.184 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 = 0.239005736138 kcal (th)
- 1 kcal (th) = 4.184 kJ
- 10 kJ = 2.39005736138 kcal (th)
- 100 kJ = 23.9005736138 kcal (th)
How to Convert Kilojoule to Kilocalorie (Th)
1 kJ = 0.239005736137667 kcal (th)
Example: convert 15 kJ to kcal (th):
15 kJ = 15 × 0.239005736137667 kcal (th) = 3.58508604206501 kcal (th)
Kilojoule to Kilocalorie (Th) Conversion Table
| kilojoule | kilocalorie (th) |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ | 0.239005736138 kcal (th) |
| 2 kJ | 0.478011472275 kcal (th) |
| 3 kJ | 0.717017208413 kcal (th) |
| 5 kJ | 1.19502868069 kcal (th) |
| 10 kJ | 2.39005736138 kcal (th) |
| 20 kJ | 4.78011472275 kcal (th) |
| 50 kJ | 11.9502868069 kcal (th) |
| 100 kJ | 23.9005736138 kcal (th) |
| 500 kJ | 119.502868069 kcal (th) |
| 1000 kJ | 239.005736138 kcal (th) |
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.
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 kilojoule in kilocalorie (th)?
1 kilojoule (kJ) = 0.239005736138 kilocalorie (th) (kcal (th)).
How do you convert kilojoule to kilocalorie (th)?
Multiply the kilojoule value by 0.239005736138. For example, 25 kJ × 0.239005736138 = 5.97514340344 kcal (th).
What is 10 kilojoule in kilocalorie (th)?
10 kJ = 2.39005736138 kcal (th).
Which unit is larger, the kilojoule or the kilocalorie (th)?
The kilocalorie (th) is the larger unit: 1 kJ equals only 0.239005736138 kcal (th).