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Kilocalories to Calories (kcal to cal)

Type in either box: it converts both ways, accepts sums like 12*3, and shows every other energy unit too.

1 kcal = 1,000 cal. To convert kilocalories to calories, multiply the value in kilocalories by 1,000.

How to convert kilocalories to calories

To convert kilocalories (kcal) to calories (cal), multiply the value in kilocalories by 1,000.

cal = kcal × 1,000

Example: 5 kcal = 5,000 cal.

You can also type 5 kcal to cal into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 kcal + 1 cal.

Kilocalories to Calories conversion table

Kilocalories to Calories
KilocaloriesCalories
0.01 kcal10 cal
0.1 kcal100 cal
0.25 kcal250 cal
0.5 kcal500 cal
1 kcal1,000 cal
2 kcal2,000 cal
3 kcal3,000 cal
4 kcal4,000 cal
5 kcal5,000 cal
6 kcal6,000 cal
7 kcal7,000 cal
8 kcal8,000 cal
9 kcal9,000 cal
10 kcal10,000 cal
12 kcal12,000 cal
15 kcal15,000 cal
20 kcal20,000 cal
25 kcal25,000 cal
30 kcal30,000 cal
40 kcal40,000 cal
50 kcal50,000 cal
60 kcal60,000 cal
75 kcal75,000 cal
100 kcal100,000 cal
250 kcal250,000 cal
500 kcal500,000 cal
1,000 kcal1,000,000 cal

Converting calories back to kilocalories

1 cal = 0.001 kcal. See the Calories to Kilocalories converter, or press the swap button above.

About the units

Kilocalorie (kcal)

One thousand calories, the "Calorie" printed on food labels.

Calorie (cal)

The small (thermochemical) calorie: exactly 4.184 joules.

Energy is the capacity to do work. The SI unit is the joule. Food energy is labelled in kilocalories (Calories with a capital C) or kilojoules, electricity is billed in kilowatt-hours, and heating often uses BTU or therms.

Questions and answers

How many calories are in a kilocalorie?

One kilocalorie (kcal) equals 1,000 calories (cal).

How do I convert kilocalories to calories?

To convert kilocalories to calories, multiply the value in kilocalories by 1,000. The formula is cal = kcal × 1,000. For example, 5 kcal = 5,000 cal.

What is 5 kcal in cal?

5 kilocalories is 5,000 calories.

Which is bigger, a kilocalorie or a calorie?

A kilocalorie is bigger: 1 kcal = 1,000 cal.

Are Calories on food labels the same as calories?

No. The food Calorie (capital C) is a kilocalorie: 1,000 small calories, or 4.184 kilojoules.

Does this kcal to cal converter work offline?

Yes. ConvertEasy is a progressive web app: after your first visit it keeps working with no connection, and you can install it to your home screen from the browser menu.