kJ to Calories

Energy unit converter

Convert between kilojoules (kJ) and kilocalories (kcal). Enter a value in either unit and get the equivalent in the other.

Understanding kJ and Calories

What's the difference?

Both kilojoules (kJ) and kilocalories (kcal) measure energy in food. Calories are commonly used in the US, UK, and Canada, while kilojoules are standard in Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries. They measure exactly the same thing — just in different units.

The Conversion

kJ to Calories
Calories = kJ ÷ 4.184

Divide kilojoules by 4.184 to get kilocalories

Calories to kJ
kJ = Calories × 4.184

Multiply kilocalories by 4.184 to get kilojoules

Common values

kcalkJContext
100418Small snack
5002,092Typical meal
2,0008,368Daily intake (avg)
2,50010,460Active adult