A kilocalorie is 1,000 calories.
Kilocalories to Exajoules Converter — kcal to EJ
Convert Kilocalorie (kcal) to Exajoule (EJ) using the exact conversion factor (1 kilocalorie = 4.184e-15 exajoule). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Kilocalories to Exajoules converter
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Exajoule is 1000000000000000000 joule units.
Result = input x 4184 / 1e+18.
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About Converting Kilocalories to Exajoules
Kilocalorie and Exajoule both measure energy, and the conversion is especially useful for comparing nutrition labels (kilocalories) against scientific energy figures (joules). Specifically: A kilocalorie is 1,000 calories, and exajoule is 1000000000000000000 joule units.
Formula
exajoules = kilocalories × 4.184e-15
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kilocalorie equals 4184 base units, and 1 exajoule equals 1e+18 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kilocalorie-to-exajoule factor of 4.184e-15.
Simple example
1 kcal × 4.184e-15 = 4.184e-15 EJ
1 kilocalorie = 4.184e-15 exajoules.
Real-world example
100 kcal × 4.184e-15 = 4.184e-13 EJ
100 kilocalories = 4.184e-13 exajoules.
Conversion table
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | Exajoule (EJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 4.184e-15 EJ |
| 10 kcal | 4.184e-14 EJ |
| 100 kcal | 4.184e-13 EJ |
| 500 kcal | 2.092e-12 EJ |
| 1,000 kcal | 4.184e-12 EJ |
| 2,000 kcal | 8.368e-12 EJ |
Reverse conversion: Exajoule to Kilocalorie
4.184e-15 EJ × 2.390057e+14 = 1 kcal
4.184e-15 exajoules = 1 kilocalorie.
kilocalories = exajoules × 2.390057e+14
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Exajoule to Kilocalorie.
Understanding the Kilocalorie (kcal)
A kilocalorie is 1,000 calories.
Understanding the Exajoule (EJ)
Exajoule is 1000000000000000000 joule units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many exajoules are in 1 kilocalorie?
1 kilocalorie equals 4.184e-15 exajoules, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kilocalorie to exajoule?
Multiply the kilocalorie value by 4.184e-15. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert exajoule back to kilocalorie?
Use the reverse factor: 1 exajoule equals 2.390057e+14 kilocalories. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a kilocalorie?
Kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy.
What is a exajoule?
Exajoule (EJ) is a unit of energy.
Is the kilocalorie to exajoule conversion exact?
Yes. Both kilocalorie and exajoule are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 4.184e-15 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.