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Kilocalorie to Megajoule

Convert Kilocalorie to Megajoule and get the exact value instantly.

About this conversion

To convert Kilocalorie to Megajoule, multiply the number of Kilocalorie by 0.004184.

Energy shows up as joules, calories, kilowatt-hours or BTU depending on the field (nutrition, an electricity bill, heating or physics), so a conversion makes the numbers comparable.

Conversion table

Kilocalorie (kcal)Megajoule (MJ)
1 kcal0.004184 MJ
2 kcal0.008368 MJ
5 kcal0.02092 MJ
10 kcal0.04184 MJ
100 kcal0.4184 MJ

How to use this converter

  1. Enter your Kilocalorie value

    Type any number into the Kilocalorie field. It starts at 1 so you can read the rate straight away.

  2. Read the Megajoule result

    The amount in Megajoule updates as you type, so there is no button to press and nothing to wait for.

  3. Swap or keep exploring

    Use the swap control to flip the direction, or pick a related conversion from the list below.

Frequently asked

How many Megajoule are in one Kilocalorie?
One Kilocalorie equals 0.004184 MJ. Enter any amount above to get an exact figure for your own value.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact international definition of each unit and computes on your device, so the only rounding is for display.
Do you upload the numbers I enter?
No. The Kilocalorie to Megajoule conversion runs entirely in your browser tab, and nothing you type is sent to a server.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.

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