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 | Calories |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kcal | 10 cal |
| 0.1 kcal | 100 cal |
| 0.25 kcal | 250 cal |
| 0.5 kcal | 500 cal |
| 1 kcal | 1,000 cal |
| 2 kcal | 2,000 cal |
| 3 kcal | 3,000 cal |
| 4 kcal | 4,000 cal |
| 5 kcal | 5,000 cal |
| 6 kcal | 6,000 cal |
| 7 kcal | 7,000 cal |
| 8 kcal | 8,000 cal |
| 9 kcal | 9,000 cal |
| 10 kcal | 10,000 cal |
| 12 kcal | 12,000 cal |
| 15 kcal | 15,000 cal |
| 20 kcal | 20,000 cal |
| 25 kcal | 25,000 cal |
| 30 kcal | 30,000 cal |
| 40 kcal | 40,000 cal |
| 50 kcal | 50,000 cal |
| 60 kcal | 60,000 cal |
| 75 kcal | 75,000 cal |
| 100 kcal | 100,000 cal |
| 250 kcal | 250,000 cal |
| 500 kcal | 500,000 cal |
| 1,000 kcal | 1,000,000 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?
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