Energy

Joule to Kilocalories

Convert joule to kilocalories instantly.

About this conversion

Joule (J) er SI-grundenheden for energi og bruges i fysik, kemi og teknik. Kilocalories (kcal) — commonly called "calories" — are used on food labels and in dietary calculations. Use the converter above to quickly go from joule to kilocalories.

How to use

Enter a value in the joule field and instantly see the result in kilocalories. Click the swap button to reverse the conversion.

Manual calculation

1 joule = 0.00023901 kilocalories. Example: 10 J = 0.0023901 kcal.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilocalories are in 1 joule?

1 Joule equals 0.00023901 kilocalories.

When do you use kilocalories?

Kilocalories (kcal) — commonly called "calories" — are used on food labels and in dietary calculations.