What is a Kilocalorie (kcal)?
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly referred to as a 'Calorie' in nutrition.
Definition
Symbol
kcal
Category
Energy
System
Metric
1 {unit} = {value} {otherUnit}
1 Kilocalorie = 4184 Joule (J)
1 Kilocalorie = 4.184 Kilojoule (kJ)
1 Kilocalorie = 1000 Calorie (cal)
1 Kilocalorie = 1.16222 Watt-hour (Wh)
1 Kilocalorie = 0.00116222 Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
Common Uses
- Food energy labeling
- Diet planning
- Exercise tracking
