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Calories to Kilojoules Calculator

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Kilojoules

418.40

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How to use the Calories to Kilojoules Calculator

The Calories to Kilojoules Calculator works out your kilojoules in an instant. Enter calories (kcal) and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

  1. Enter the calories (kcal).
  2. Read off your kilojoules — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Formula

The Calories to Kilojoules Calculator uses the formula:

Kilojoules = Calories (kcal) × 4.184

Worked example

For example, with calories (kcal) of 100, the kilojoules is 418.40.

Inputs used
Calories (kcal) 100
Results
Kilojoules 418.40

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Frequently asked questions

Multiply calories by 4.184. 100 kcal is about 418 kJ.

Yes. The 'calories' on food labels are kilocalories (kcal), each equal to 1000 small calories.

Many countries show both kcal and kJ; this helps convert between them.

Divide kilojoules by 4.184 to return to kcal.

The Calories to Kilojoules Calculator uses the formula: Kilojoules = Calories (kcal) × 4.184. For example, with calories (kcal) of 100, the kilojoules is 418.40.

Enter the calories (kcal). Read off your kilojoules — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

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