Converting from Kilojoule (kJ) to Calorie (cal) | Energy

What is Kilojoule (kJ)

Kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy in the metric system. It is commonly used to measure the energy content in food and beverages. One kilojoule is equal to 1000 joules.

What is Calorie (cal)

Calorie (cal) is another unit of energy commonly used in nutrition. It is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. The term "calorie" is often used in the context of diet and nutrition.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from kilojoules (kJ) to calories (cal) and vice versa, you can use the following formulas:

Examples

• 12 kJ to cal:

  12kJ=12×238.8459=2866.151cal

• 3 kJ to cal:

  3kJ=3×238.8459=716.5377cal

• 11 cal to kJ:

  11cal=11×0.0041868=0.0460548kJ

Conclusion

Use these conversion formulas to easily convert energy measurements from kilojoules to calories and vice versa.