Kilocalories to Calories converter (kcal to cal)
Convert Kilocalories (kcal) to Calories (cal) with this free calculator. Type a value, press Convert, and the page applies the same factor shown in the formula below — no rounded shortcut, and nothing is stored on a server.
How to convert Kilocalories to Calories
1 kilocalorie (kcal) is equal to 1000 calories (cal).
E(cal) = E(kcal) × 1000
Multiply kcal by 1000:
Example: Convert 2 kcal to calories:
E(cal) = 2 × 1000 = 2000 cal
What is a Kilocalories?
The Kilocalories (kcal) is the starting or target unit on this page. Use the calculator above to convert values without looking up the factor by hand.
What is a Calories?
The Calories (cal) is the starting or target unit on this page. Use the calculator above to convert values without looking up the factor by hand.
This page converts energy from Kilocalories into Calories. One kcal equals 1000 cal.
Kilocalories to Calories conversion table
Common kcal values and the matching cal result, calculated with the same factor as the widget. Highlight a nearby row if you want a quick check without entering a number.
| Kilocalories (kcal) | Calories (cal) |
|---|---|
| 0 kcal | 0 cal |
| 1 kcal | 1000 cal |
| 5 kcal | 5000 cal |
| 10 kcal | 10000 cal |
| 50 kcal | 50000 cal |
| 100 kcal | 100000 cal |
| 500 kcal | 500000 cal |
| 1000 kcal | 1000000 cal |
How this calculator works
The form on this page is a Kilocalories-to-Calories converter. After you enter a number, JavaScript multiplies or rearranges it with the published conversion factor and writes the cal result in the output box. The step-by-step panel repeats the arithmetic so you can copy it into homework or a spreadsheet.
Reviewed by Hamsen, founder of GigaTables and a biology engineer. See the about page for how formulas are checked before a tool is published.
FAQ
How many cal are in 1 kcal?
1 kcal = 1000 cal.
How do I convert Kilocalories to Calories?
Multiply kcal by 1000:
Is this kcal to cal converter free?
Yes. GigaTables calculators are free to use in a browser. You do not need an account, and the values you type are not uploaded.