Cal to kcal conversion

Cal to kcal conversion

With the tool on the page, you can automatically translate between Cal and kcal from weight measurements. The conversion process you will make works automatically based on the calorie kcal conversion formula. To perform the conversion, simply enter the value you want in the box below and press the “Convert” button. The result will appear immediately below.

Cal to kcal conversion

  • Calorie Unit Type
  • Energy in calories
  • Conversion result
  • kcal

How to convert from cal to kcal?

Things to consider when choosing a calorie unit type:

  • Small calorie (cal) is the energy required to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C at 1 atmosphere of pressure.
  • Large calorie (Cal) is the energy required to raise 1 kg of water at 1 atmosphere pressure by 1°C.
  • Large calorie is also called food calorie and is used as a unit of food energy.

cal – kcal – from small calories to small kilocalories

1 kcal = 1000 cal

Cal – kcal – from large calories to small kilocalories

1 kcal = 1 Cal

Cal to kcal conversion formula

The energy in small kilocalories (kcal) is equal to the energy in small calories (cal) divided by 1000:

E(kcal) = E(cal) / 1000

Energy in small kilocalories (kcal) is equal to energy in large calories (Cal):

E(kcal) = E(cal)

Example

Convert 6000cal to small kcal:

E(kcal) = 6000 cal / 1000 = 6 kcal

Convert 6cal to kcal:

E(kcal) = 6 Cal = 6 kcal

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