Energy Converter

Convert between common energy units by entering a value and selecting the units you want to convert from and to.

Formula

Energy conversions use fixed relationships between units. For example, 1 kilocalorie (kcal) equals 4,184 joules (J), 1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) equals 3,600,000 joules (J), and 1 BTU is approximately 1,055.06 joules (J).

Common Kilocalories to Kilojoules Conversion Chart

KilocaloriesKilojoules Result
1 Kilocalories4.184 Kilojoules
10 Kilocalories41.84 Kilojoules
50 Kilocalories209.2 Kilojoules
100 Kilocalories418.4 Kilojoules

How It Works

Select an energy unit for the input and another unit for the result. Enter a value, and the converter calculates the equivalent energy using standard conversion factors between joules (J), kilojoules (kJ), calories (cal), kilocalories (kcal), watt-hours (Wh), kilowatt-hours (kWh), and BTU.

Example

1 kilocalorie equals 4.184 kilojoules. 1 kilowatt-hour equals 1,000 watt-hours. 1 BTU is approximately 1,055.06 joules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What energy units can I convert?
This converter supports joules (J), kilojoules (kJ), calories (cal), kilocalories (kcal), watt-hours (Wh), kilowatt-hours (kWh), and BTU.
How many kilojoules are in 1 kilocalorie?
1 kilocalorie (kcal) equals exactly 4.184 kilojoules (kJ).
How many joules are in 1 kilocalorie?
1 kilocalorie (kcal) equals exactly 4,184 joules (J).
Is a food Calorie the same as a kilocalorie?
Yes. A food Calorie, written with a capital C, is equivalent to 1 kilocalorie (kcal), or 1,000 small calories.
How many watt-hours are in 1 kilowatt-hour?
1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) equals exactly 1,000 watt-hours (Wh).
How many joules are in 1 kilowatt-hour?
1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) equals exactly 3,600,000 joules (J).
How many joules are in 1 BTU?
1 BTU is approximately equal to 1,055.06 joules (J).
What is the difference between calories and kilocalories?
1 kilocalorie equals 1,000 small calories. In nutrition, a Calorie with a capital C refers to a kilocalorie.