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Megajoules to Kilocalories

Convert megajoules (MJ) to kilocalories (kcal). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.

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1 MJ = 239.00574 kcal

1 megajoule equals239.0057361 kcal
1 kilocalorie equals0.004184 MJ
Formulakcal = MJ × 239.0057361

How to convert megajoules to kilocalories

To convert megajoules to kilocalories, multiply the number of megajoules by 239.0057361.

kcal = MJ × 239.0057361

Example

Convert 5 megajoules to kilocalories:

5 MJ × 239.0057361 = 1,195.03 kcal

Megajoule to kilocalorie conversion chart

Megajoules (MJ)Kilocalories (kcal)
1 MJ239.0057 kcal
2 MJ478.0115 kcal
3 MJ717.0172 kcal
4 MJ956.0229 kcal
5 MJ1,195.029 kcal
6 MJ1,434.034 kcal
7 MJ1,673.04 kcal
8 MJ1,912.046 kcal
9 MJ2,151.052 kcal
10 MJ2,390.057 kcal
12 MJ2,868.069 kcal
15 MJ3,585.086 kcal
20 MJ4,780.115 kcal
25 MJ5,975.143 kcal
30 MJ7,170.172 kcal
40 MJ9,560.229 kcal
50 MJ11,950.29 kcal
60 MJ14,340.34 kcal
70 MJ16,730.4 kcal
75 MJ17,925.43 kcal
80 MJ19,120.46 kcal
90 MJ21,510.52 kcal
100 MJ23,900.57 kcal
150 MJ35,850.86 kcal
200 MJ47,801.15 kcal
250 MJ59,751.43 kcal
500 MJ119,502.9 kcal
1,000 MJ239,005.7 kcal

Going the other way? See the kilocalories to megajoules chart.

About the units

Megajoule (MJ)

A megajoule is 1,000,000 joules, about the kinetic energy of a one-tonne car at 160 km/h.

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 megajoule?

There are 239.0057361 kilocalories in a megajoule.

How many megajoules are in a kilocalorie?

There are 0.004184 megajoules in a kilocalorie.

How do you convert megajoules to kilocalories?

To convert megajoules to kilocalories, multiply the number of megajoules by 239.0057361.

What is 5 megajoules in kilocalories?

5 megajoules equals 1,195.03 kilocalories.

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