Energy
Kilocalories to Calories
Convert kilocalories to calories instantly.
About this conversion
Kilocalories (kcal) — commonly called "calories" — are used on food labels and in dietary calculations. A calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 g of water by 1°C. 1 cal = 4.184 J. Use the converter above to quickly go from kilocalories to calories.
How to use
Enter a value in the kilocalories field and instantly see the result in calories. Click the swap button to reverse the conversion.
Manual calculation
1 kilocalories = 1,000 calories. Example: 10 kcal = 10,000 cal.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 kilocalories?
1 Kilocalories equals 1,000 calories.
When do you use calories?
A calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 g of water by 1°C. 1 cal = 4.184 J.