calories to kcal converter
1 calorie equals 0.001 kilocalories (food calories). Conversions use kcal = cal × 0.001
cal → 0.001 kcal
kcal = cal × 0.001
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Worked examples
- 1 cal = 0.001 kcal
- 2 cal = 0.002 kcal
- 5 cal = 0.005 kcal
- 10 cal = 0.01 kcal
- 100 cal = 0.1 kcal
calories to kilocalories (food calories) conversion table
| cal | kcal | Arithmetic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cal | 0.001 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 2 cal | 0.002 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 3 cal | 0.003 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 4 cal | 0.004 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 5 cal | 0.005 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 6 cal | 0.006 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 8 cal | 0.008 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 10 cal | 0.01 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 12 cal | 0.012 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 15 cal | 0.015 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 20 cal | 0.02 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 25 cal | 0.025 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 30 cal | 0.03 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 40 cal | 0.04 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 50 cal | 0.05 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 60 cal | 0.06 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 70 cal | 0.07 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 80 cal | 0.08 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 90 cal | 0.09 kcal | × 0.001 |
| 100 cal | 0.1 kcal | × 0.001 |
How to convert cal to kcal
- Take your value in calories.
- Multiply by 0.001
- That is your answer in kilocalories (food calories) — no rounding needed until you choose a display precision.
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Questions
How many kilocalories (food calories) in 1 calorie?
Exactly 0.001 kcal. The factor follows from the definitions of both units, not from a measurement, so it is exact.
How do I convert cal to kcal?
Multiply the calories figure by 0.001 — or use the converter above, which updates as you type.
Is cal to kcal the same as kcal to cal?
No — they are inverses. One cal is 0.001 kcal, while one kcal is 1,000 cal.
What is 1 cal in kcal?
1 cal = 0.001 kcal (see the value page for the full arithmetic).