Kilocalories to calories converter
Calories (cal)
1 kilocalorie = 1,000 calories
How to convert kilocalories to calories
cal = kcal × 1000
Multiply the number of kilocalories by 1000 to get calories. Going the other way, divide by 1000 (or multiply by 0.001).
One kilocalorie is exactly defined as 1000 calories (to 12 significant figures), and one calorie is 0.001 kilocalories.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 kilocalories: 5 × 1000 = 5,000 5,000 calories.
- Convert 12.5 kilocalories: 12.5 × 1000 = 12,500 12,500 calories.
- Convert 250 kilocalories: 250 × 1000 = 250,000 250,000 calories.
Quick-reference table
| kcal | cal |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 15 | 15,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 75 | 75,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
| cal | kcal |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 15 | 0.015 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 75 | 0.075 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 kilocalorie?
1 kilocalorie equals 1,000 calories.
What is the formula to convert kilocalories to calories?
Use cal = kcal × 1000. Multiply the number of kilocalories by 1000 to get calories. Going the other way, divide by 1000 (or multiply by 0.001).
What is 100 kilocalories in calories?
100 kilocalories is 100,000 calories.