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Convert Calories to Kilocalories

Use our accurate converter to change calories into kilocalories. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change calories to kilocalories, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Calories = 0.001 Kilocalories

Calories to Kilocalories
Pre-defined calculator for direct calories to kilocalories conversion.
Calories (IT) (cal)
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Kilocalories (kcal)
Formula: 1 Calories = 0.001 Kilocalories

Unit Information

About Calories

Definition: The calorie is a unit for measuring heat and food energy.

History: It was first defined by the heat needed to warm up a small amount of water.

Where it is used: Used mostly in food labels and for studying heat.

Calories to Kilocalories Conversion Table

Calories [cal]Kilocalories [kcal]
0.01 cal0.00001 kcal
0.1 cal0.0001 kcal
1 cal0.001 kcal
2 cal0.002 kcal
3 cal0.003 kcal
5 cal0.005 kcal
10 cal0.01 kcal
20 cal0.02 kcal
50 cal0.05 kcal
100 cal0.1 kcal
1000 cal1 kcal

How to Convert Calories to Kilocalories

Calculation: To convert calories to kilocalories, multiply the value by the conversion factor (0.001).

Example: convert 15 cal to kcal:
15 cal = 15 × 0.001 kcal = 0.015 kcal

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