Calories to Kilocalories
Convert calories (cal) to kilocalories (kcal). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert calories to kilocalories
To convert calories to kilocalories, multiply the number of calories by 0.001.
Example
Convert 5 calories to kilocalories:
Calorie to kilocalorie conversion chart
| Calories (cal) | Kilocalories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 cal | 0.001 kcal |
| 2 cal | 0.002 kcal |
| 3 cal | 0.003 kcal |
| 4 cal | 0.004 kcal |
| 5 cal | 0.005 kcal |
| 6 cal | 0.006 kcal |
| 7 cal | 0.007 kcal |
| 8 cal | 0.008 kcal |
| 9 cal | 0.009 kcal |
| 10 cal | 0.01 kcal |
| 12 cal | 0.012 kcal |
| 15 cal | 0.015 kcal |
| 20 cal | 0.02 kcal |
| 25 cal | 0.025 kcal |
| 30 cal | 0.03 kcal |
| 40 cal | 0.04 kcal |
| 50 cal | 0.05 kcal |
| 60 cal | 0.06 kcal |
| 70 cal | 0.07 kcal |
| 75 cal | 0.075 kcal |
| 80 cal | 0.08 kcal |
| 90 cal | 0.09 kcal |
| 100 cal | 0.1 kcal |
| 150 cal | 0.15 kcal |
| 200 cal | 0.2 kcal |
| 250 cal | 0.25 kcal |
| 500 cal | 0.5 kcal |
| 1,000 cal | 1 kcal |
Going the other way? See the kilocalories to calories chart.
About the units
Calorie (cal)
A small calorie (thermochemical) is exactly 4.184 joules, the energy to warm one gram of water by about one degree Celsius.
Kilocalorie (kcal)
A kilocalorie is 1,000 small calories. The "Calories" on US food labels are kilocalories.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilocalories are in a calorie?
There are 0.001 kilocalories in a calorie.
How many calories are in a kilocalorie?
There are 1,000 calories in a kilocalorie.
How do you convert calories to kilocalories?
To convert calories to kilocalories, multiply the number of calories by 0.001.
What is 5 calories in kilocalories?
5 calories equals 0.005 kilocalories.
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