Calories to Kilocalories Converter
Convert calories (cal) to kilocalories (kcal) instantly. Energy conversions link food labels in kJ and kcal, SP Group bills in kWh and air-conditioner capacity in BTU.
Result
- Kilocalories
- 0.001 kcal
How to use the calories to kilocalories converter
- Enter the calories (cal).
- The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
- Read the kilocalories first, then the supporting figures below it.
Formula
Kilocalories = calories × 0.001
Worked example
For example, with these inputs:
- Calories (cal): 1
the calculator returns:
- Kilocalories: 0.001 kcal
Calories to Kilocalories table
| Calories | Kilocalories |
|---|---|
| 1 cal | 0.001 kcal |
| 2 cal | 0.002 kcal |
| 5 cal | 0.005 kcal |
| 10 cal | 0.01 kcal |
| 20 cal | 0.02 kcal |
| 25 cal | 0.025 kcal |
| 50 cal | 0.05 kcal |
| 100 cal | 0.1 kcal |
| 250 cal | 0.25 kcal |
| 500 cal | 0.5 kcal |
| 1,000 cal | 1 kcal |
About this conversion
Energy conversions link food labels in kJ and kcal, SP Group bills in kWh and air-conditioner capacity in BTU.
For everyday use, three or four significant figures are usually enough. Engineering, science and trade documents may need more, and rounding should happen only at the end of a calculation.
Singapore adopted the metric system in the 1970s, replacing imperial units and traditional Chinese measures in most official uses. Metric units are now standard in schools, trade and government, but older units survive in property, markets and imported goods.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilocalories are in one calorie?
1 cal = 0.001 kcal.
How do I convert cal to kcal?
Kilocalories = calories × 0.001.