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. 1 Kilocalories equals 1,000 calories. The converter above calculates the result instantly — you can also swap the units to convert in the other direction.
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 do you convert kilocalories to calories?
Multiply the number of kilocalories by 1,000 to get calories. Example: 5 kcal × 1,000 = 5,000 cal.
Are kilocalories bigger or smaller than calories?
Kilocalories is larger than Calories. One kilocalorie equals 1,000 calories, so the result is a larger number when converting from kilocalories to calories.
What is 2 kilocalories in calories?
2 kcal equals 2,000 cal.
How many kilocalories are in 1 calorie?
1 cal equals 0.001 kcal. This is the reverse conversion — useful if you have a value in calories and want it in kilocalories.
What is kilocalorie?
Kilocalories (kcal) — commonly called "calories" — are used on food labels and in dietary calculations.
What is calorie used for?
A calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 g of water by 1°C. 1 cal = 4.184 J.