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Calories to Kilocalories converter

Convert cal to kcal instantly. Type any value and get the result in kilocalories. 1 cal = 0.001 kcal.

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1 cal=
0.001kcal
formula1 cal = 0.001 kcal

Common calories → kilocalories

=0.001 kcal
=0.002 kcal
=0.005 kcal
=0.01 kcal
=0.02 kcal
=0.05 kcal
=0.1 kcal
=0.5 kcal
=1 kcal

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Convert the other way
Kilocalories to Calories

How to convert calories to kilocalories

To convert calories to kilocalories, multiply the value by 0.001.

Formula
kcal = cal × 0.001

For example:

  • →5 cal = 0.005 kcal
  • →100 cal = 0.1 kcal

Quick reference

  • ▸1 cal = 0.001 kcal
  • ▸1 kcal = 1,000 cal

When you need to convert cal to kcal

  • ·Nutrition — converting calories to kilojoules on food labels.
  • ·Electricity bills — kWh consumption.
  • ·Heating — BTU ratings for furnaces.
  • ·Exercise — calorie burn during workouts.
  • ·Science — chemistry and physics problems.

Frequently asked

How many kilocalories are in 1 calorie?
One calorie equals 0.001 kilocalories.
How do I convert cal to kcal in my head?
Multiply the value in calories by 0.001 to get kilocalories.
What is the formula for calories to kilocalories?
kcal = cal × 0.001.
What is the reverse — how many calories in 1 kilocalorie?
One kilocalorie equals 1,000 calories.

Related conversions

Kilocalories to Calories
1 kcal = 1,000 cal
Calories to Joules
1 cal = 4.184 J
Calories to Kilojoules
1 cal = 0.004184 kJ
Calories to Watt-hours
1 cal = 0.00116222 Wh
Joules to Kilocalories
1 J = 0.000239006 kcal
Kilojoules to Kilocalories
1 kJ = 0.239006 kcal
Watt-hours to Kilocalories
1 Wh = 0.860421 kcal
Kilowatt-hours to Kilocalories
1 kWh = 860.421 kcal
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