A kilocalorie (kcal) equals 1,000 small calories and is the unit behind the food "Calorie" shown on nutrition labels.
Kilocalories to Picojoules
Convert Kilocalorie (kcal) to Picojoule (pJ) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert kilocalories (kcal) to picojoules (pJ) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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A picojoule (pJ) is a metric-prefixed unit of energy equal to 10-12 joules, a fraction of a single joule, using the SI pico prefix.
pJ = kcal × 4.184000000e+15
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Formula
pJ = kcal × 4.184000000e+15
kcal = pJ × 2.390057361e-16
Conversion table
| 1 kcal | 4.184000e+15 pJ |
| 5 kcal | 2.092000e+16 pJ |
| 10 kcal | 4.184000e+16 pJ |
| 20 kcal | 8.368000e+16 pJ |
| 50 kcal | 2.092000e+17 pJ |
| 100 kcal | 4.184000e+17 pJ |
| 500 kcal | 2.092000e+18 pJ |
| 1000 kcal | 4.184000e+18 pJ |
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How the formula works
Both kilocalorie and picojoule measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in kilocalories by 4.184000000e+15 to get picojoules. To reverse the conversion, multiply a picojoule value by 2.390057361e-16 to get back to kilocalories.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kilocalorie (kcal)?
A kilocalorie (kcal) equals 1,000 small calories and is the unit behind the food "Calorie" shown on nutrition labels.
What is Picojoule (pJ)?
A picojoule (pJ) is a metric-prefixed unit of energy equal to 10-12 joules, a fraction of a single joule, using the SI pico prefix.
How do I convert kilocalories to picojoules?
Multiply the kilocalorie value by 4.184000000e+15 to get the equivalent in picojoules. For example, 5 kcal × 4.184000000e+15 = 2.092000e+16 pJ.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the SI base unit for this dimension, so the factor 4.184000000e+15 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert picojoules back to kilocalories?
Yes. Divide the picojoule value by 4.184000000e+15, or multiply it by 2.390057361e-16, to get kilocalories.
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About converting kilocalories to picojoules
A kilocalorie (kcal) equals 1,000 small calories and is the unit behind the food "Calorie" shown on nutrition labels. A picojoule (pJ) is a metric-prefixed unit of energy equal to 10-12 joules, a fraction of a single joule, using the SI pico prefix.
Use this calculator to move between kilocalories and picojoules accurately for homework, engineering, billing, or everyday energy calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.