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Convert kilocalories (kcal) to calories (cal). The kilocalorie (kcal) is the "Calorie" of food labels and diet plans — 1,000 small calories, or about 4.18 kJ each. The calorie (cal) is the small scientific calorie — the heat to warm one gram of water by one degree Celsius. Everything is calculated locally in your browser — no server, and it works offline.
1000 cal
in calories (calorie)
To convert kilocalories to calories, multiply the kilocalorie value by 1000.
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| Kilocalories (kcal) | Calories (cal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 3 | 3000 |
| 4 | 4000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 100000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in a kilocalorie?
One kilocalorie equals 1000 calories (1 kcal = 1000 cal). So to go from kilocalories to calories, multiply the kilocalorie value by 1000.
What is the formula to convert kilocalories to calories?
To convert kilocalories to calories, multiply the kilocalorie value by 1000. For example, 10 kcal is 10000 cal.
What is 2000 kilocalories in calories?
2000 kilocalories — a typical adult's daily intake — is 2000000 calories. The converter above works for any value, entirely in your browser.
Is the kilocalorie to calorie conversion exact?
The factor used here is the defined value: 1 kcal = 1000 cal. Results are rounded to six significant digits for readability, so for high-precision work use the full factor. This is the thermochemical calorie, defined as exactly 4.184 J. Note that food-label "Calories" are actually kilocalories — 1,000 of these small calories.
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