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To convert kilojoules to kilocalories, multiply the kilojoule value by the conversion factor 0.239006. This shows how energy measured in kj translates to kcal, which are often used in food energy contexts.
Conversion Tool
Result in kilocalories:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert kilojoules (kj) to kilocalories (kcal) is:
kilocalories = kilojoules × 0.239006
This formula works because 1 kilocalorie equals 4.184 kilojoules, so to find kilocalories from kilojoules, you divide the kilojoules by 4.184, which is same as multiplying by 0.239006.
Example:
- Given 100 kj, multiply by 0.239006
- 100 × 0.239006 = 23.9006 kcal
- Thus, 100 kj = 23.9006 kilocalories
Conversion Example
- Convert 50 kj to kilocalories:
- Multiply 50 by 0.239006
- 50 × 0.239006 = 11.9503 kcal
- So, 50 kj equals about 11.9503 kilocalories.
- Convert 120 kj to kilocalories:
- Multiply 120 by 0.239006
- 120 × 0.239006 = 28.6807 kcal
- 120 kj is equal to 28.6807 kilocalories.
- Convert 200 kj to kilocalories:
- Multiply 200 by 0.239006
- 200 × 0.239006 = 47.8012 kcal
- Therefore, 200 kj equals 47.8012 kilocalories.
- Convert 80 kj to kilocalories:
- Multiply 80 by 0.239006
- 80 × 0.239006 = 19.1205 kcal
- 80 kj corresponds to 19.1205 kilocalories.
Conversion Chart
| Kilojoules (kj) | Kilocalories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 75.0 | 17.9255 |
| 80.0 | 19.1205 |
| 85.0 | 20.3155 |
| 90.0 | 21.5105 |
| 95.0 | 22.7056 |
| 100.0 | 23.9006 |
| 105.0 | 25.0956 |
| 110.0 | 26.2907 |
| 115.0 | 27.4857 |
| 120.0 | 28.6807 |
| 125.0 | 29.8758 |
This chart showing values of kilojoules from 75 to 125 with their equivalent kilocalories. Use it for quick reference when converting kj to kcal without calculator.
Related Conversion Questions
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Conversion Definitions
kj: Kilojoule (kj) is a unit of energy in the International System of Units, equals 1,000 joules. It quantifies work or heat energy, commonly used in physics, engineering, and nutrition to express energy content in food or systems.
Kilocalories: Kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit measuring energy, mainly in food energy contexts. One kilocalorie equals the amount of energy needed to heat one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. It is often called a “Calorie” in diet and nutrition.
Conversion FAQs
Why multiply by 0.239006 when converting kj to kilocalories?
Multiplying by 0.239006 converts kilojoules into kilocalories because 1 kilocalorie equals approximately 4.184 kilojoules. Dividing by 4.184 is same as multiplying by 0.239006, giving the equivalent kcal value.
Can I convert kilocalories back to kilojoules?
Yes, to convert kilocalories to kilojoules, multiply the kilocalorie value by 4.184. This reverses the conversion process, returning the energy value to the kj unit.
Is kilocalorie the same as calorie?
In nutrition, kilocalorie (kcal) is often called a calorie, but technically a calorie is 1/1000 of a kilocalorie. The kcal term is used for food energy, while calorie can refer to a smaller energy unit.
Does temperature affect the kj to kcal conversion?
No, the conversion factor between kilojoules and kilocalories is constant and does not depend on temperature or pressure. It is a fixed relationship based on energy units definitions.
Why do food labels sometimes use kj and kcal interchangeably?
Food labels may show both kj and kcal because different countries prefer one unit over the other for expressing energy content. Both measure the same energy, just in different units, so showing both helps consumers understand.
