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Food Energy Converter (kcal ↔ kJ)

Convert food energy between kilocalories and kilojoules.

For everyoneUnit convertersv1.0.0

Your measurements

Calculated on your device. Nothing is sent to a server.

Your result will appear here

Enter your measurements, then press Calculate.

Methodology

Thermochemical calorie

1 kcal = 4.184 kJ

Food labels use the thermochemical calorie: 1 kcal = 4.184 kJ.

Who it is for
Any result reported in these units.
Version
1.0.0

Limitations

  • Check which unit your laboratory uses before converting.

References

  1. Bureau International des Poids et Mesures. The International System of Units (SI). 9th edition. Sèvres: BIPM; 2019 (updated 2024). https://www.bipm.org/en/publications/si-brochure

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