Enter the energy in kilojoules into the calculator to convert the energy to calories.
Kj to Calories Conversion Formula
The following formula is used to convert energy from kilojoules to calories.
Calories = Kj * 0.239006
Variables:
- Kj is the energy in kilojoules
- Calories is the energy in calories
To convert kilojoules to calories, multiply the energy value in kilojoules by 0.239006.
What is the Difference Between Kilojoules and Calories?
Kilojoules (Kj) and calories are both units of energy. The calorie is a pre-SI metric unit of energy, while the kilojoule is an SI unit of energy. One calorie is defined as the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. One kilojoule is equal to 1,000 joules, and it is the energy required to move a one-kilogram weight one meter against a force of one newton. In dietary terms, food energy is often measured in kilojoules or calories, with a general conversion of 1 calorie being approximately equal to 4.184 kilojoules.
How to Convert Kj to Calories?
The following steps outline how to convert kilojoules to calories.
- First, determine the energy in kilojoules (Kj).
- Next, use the conversion formula: Calories = Kj * 0.239006.
- Finally, calculate the energy in calories.
- After inserting the kilojoules and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variable as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Energy in kilojoules (Kj) = 100
Using the conversion formula, the energy in calories is calculated as:
Calories = 100 * 0.239006 = 23.90 calories
