Converting from Gigacalorie (Gcal) to Kilocalorie (kcal) | Energy

What is Gigacalorie (Gcal)

A Gigacalorie (Gcal) is a unit of energy equivalent to one billion calories. It is commonly used to measure the energy content in food and other substances.

What is Kilocalorie (kcal)

A Kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equivalent to one thousand calories. It is also commonly known as a Calorie (with a capital "C") when referring to the energy content in food.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Gigacalories (Gcal) to Kilocalories (kcal), you can use the following formula:

Kilocalories (kcal)=Gigacalories (Gcal)×1000000

Similarly, to convert from Kilocalories (kcal) to Gigacalories (Gcal), you can use:

Gigacalories (Gcal)=Kilocalories (kcal)×0.000001

Examples

• 5 Gigacalories (Gcal) = 5000000 Kilocalories (kcal)
• 13 Gigacalories (Gcal) = 13000000 Kilocalories (kcal)
• 6 Kilocalories (kcal) = 0.000006 Gigacalories (Gcal)

This conversion is important when dealing with large energy values, especially in scientific and engineering applications. By understanding how to convert between Gigacalories and Kilocalories, you can accurately analyze and compare energy measurements.

You can use this page as a reference guide to perform conversions between Gigacalories (Gcal) and Kilocalories (kcal) conveniently.