Convert joule to kilocalorie
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- 1 J = 0.000239 kcal
- 1 kcal = 4184 J
Conversion from joule to kilocalorie example
- 1 joule = 0.000239 kilocalorie
Joule to kilocalorie conversion table
| joule | kilocalorie |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000239 |
| 2 | 0.000478 |
| 5 | 0.001195 |
| 10 | 0.00239 |
| 20 | 0.00478 |
| 50 | 0.01195 |
| 100 | 0.023901 |
Formula to convert joule to kilocalorie
To convert joule to kilocalorie, divide by 4184.
1 J = 0.000239 kcal
Example: 1 joule = 0.000239 kilocalorie
Common mistakes
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Food 'calories' are actually kilocalories: 1 kcal = 1,000 cal. A '500-calorie' meal therefore contains 500 kcal, half a million small calories. Labels write the same thing as 'kcal' or as 'Cal' with a capital C.
Quick joule to/from kilocalorie conversion quiz
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1 joule equals 0.000239 kilocalorie.
Correct answer: 1 joule = 0.000239 kilocalorie.
100 joule equals 0.00478 kilocalorie.
Correct answer: 100 joule = 0.0239 kilocalorie.
50 joule equals 0.012 kilocalorie.
Correct answer: 50 joule = 0.012 kilocalorie.
25 joule equals 0.0598 kilocalorie.
Correct answer: 25 joule = 0.00598 kilocalorie.
5 joule equals 0.0012 kilocalorie.
Correct answer: 5 joule = 0.0012 kilocalorie.