Kilocalories (kcal) to Megajoules Converter
Convert kcal to MJ instantly — and see every other energy unit at once.
1 kcal=0.004184 MJ
1 kcal in every unit
Joules
4,184J
Kilojoules
4.184kJ
Megajoules
0.004184MJ
Watt-hours
1.1622Wh
Kilowatt-hours
0.001162kWh
Calories (small)
1,000cal
Kilocalories (kcal)from
1kcal
BTU
3.9657BTU
Electronvolts
26,114,473,967,543,833,000,000eV
Foot-pounds
3,085.96ft·lb
Common Kilocalories (kcal) to Megajoules conversions
| Kilocalories (kcal) (kcal) | Megajoules (MJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 0.00418 MJ |
| 2 kcal | 0.00837 MJ |
| 5 kcal | 0.02092 MJ |
| 10 kcal | 0.04184 MJ |
| 25 kcal | 0.1046 MJ |
| 50 kcal | 0.2092 MJ |
| 100 kcal | 0.4184 MJ |
| 250 kcal | 1.046 MJ |
| 500 kcal | 2.092 MJ |
| 1000 kcal | 4.184 MJ |
The formula
Kilocalories (kcal) (kcal) — a unit of energy.
Megajoules (MJ) — a unit of energy.
Worked examples
1 kcal→0.00418 MJ
Apply Kilocalories (kcal) ÷ 239.006 with input = 1. Result: 0.00418 MJ.
5 kcal→0.02092 MJ
Apply Kilocalories (kcal) ÷ 239.006 with input = 5. Result: 0.02092 MJ.
10 kcal→0.04184 MJ
Apply Kilocalories (kcal) ÷ 239.006 with input = 10. Result: 0.04184 MJ.
FAQ
How do I convert Kilocalories (kcal) to Megajoules?
Use the formula: MJ = Kilocalories (kcal) ÷ 239.006. You can also use the converter above — type any value and the result updates instantly.
Where are Kilocalories (kcal) used?
Kilocalories (kcal) (kcal) — a unit of energy.
Where are Megajoules used?
Megajoules (MJ) — a unit of energy.