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