How to convert kilocalories to calories
To convert kilocalories to calories, multiply the value by the conversion factor 1,000. To go the other way, multiply by 0.001 (or divide by 1,000).
Worked example: 25 kcal to cal
- Write the value: 25 kcal
- Multiply by 1,000: 25 × 1,000
- Result: 25,000 cal
Kilocalorie to Calorie conversion table
Quick reference values, rounded to 6 significant digits.
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | Calorie (cal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kcal | 100 cal |
| 0.25 kcal | 250 cal |
| 0.5 kcal | 500 cal |
| 1 kcal | 1,000 cal |
| 2 kcal | 2,000 cal |
| 3 kcal | 3,000 cal |
| 4 kcal | 4,000 cal |
| 5 kcal | 5,000 cal |
| 6 kcal | 6,000 cal |
| 7 kcal | 7,000 cal |
| 8 kcal | 8,000 cal |
| 9 kcal | 9,000 cal |
| 10 kcal | 10,000 cal |
| 12 kcal | 12,000 cal |
| 15 kcal | 15,000 cal |
| 20 kcal | 20,000 cal |
| 25 kcal | 25,000 cal |
| 30 kcal | 30,000 cal |
| 40 kcal | 40,000 cal |
| 50 kcal | 50,000 cal |
| 75 kcal | 75,000 cal |
| 100 kcal | 100,000 cal |
| 250 kcal | 250,000 cal |
| 500 kcal | 500,000 cal |
| 1,000 kcal | 1,000,000 cal |
Calorie to Kilocalorie
| cal | kcal |
|---|---|
| 1 cal | 0.001 kcal |
| 5 cal | 0.005 kcal |
| 10 cal | 0.01 kcal |
| 50 cal | 0.05 kcal |
| 100 cal | 0.1 kcal |
1 Kilocalorie in other energy units
About Kilocalorie and Calorie
What is a kilocalorie (kcal)?
A kilocalorie (food Calorie) equals 1,000 calories, used for diet and nutrition.
What is a calorie (cal)?
A small calorie is the energy to raise 1 g of water by 1 °C (4.184 J).
Where kilocalorie to calorie conversion is used
Energy conversions are needed for electricity bills, food calories, heating, batteries and physics. Converting between kilocalories and calories is especially common when you compare products, read foreign specifications, or fill in forms that expect a specific unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 kilocalorie?
1 Kilocalorie equals 1,000 cal.
How do I convert kilocalories to calories?
Multiply the number of kilocalories by 1,000. For example, 25 kcal × 1,000 = 25,000 cal.
What is 25 kcal in cal?
25 kcal = 25,000 cal.
How many kilocalories are in 1 calorie?
1 Calorie equals 0.001 kcal. Use the Calories to Kcal converter for the reverse direction.
Is this Kilocalorie to Calorie converter accurate?
Yes. It uses exact internationally defined conversion factors, calculated with full floating-point precision. Results are displayed rounded for readability.