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Convert Calorie To Kilojoule

Conversion Results

Calorie Kilojoule
0.01 0.041868
0.1 0.41868
1 4.1868
2 8.3736
3 12.5604
5 20.934
10 41.868
20 83.736
50 209.34
100 418.68
1000 4186.8

How to Convert Calorie to Kilojoule

Step-by-Step Explanation

  1. Value to convert: 10 Calorie
  2. Conversion Factor: 1 Calorie = 4.1868 Kilojoule
  3. Calculate: 10 × 4.1868 → 41.868 Kilojoule

Unit Information

Calorie (cal)

Definition

The nutritional calorie (symbol: cal or kcal), also known as the large calorie, is a unit of energy defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. It is equal to 1,000 small calories or 4.184 kilojoules.

Current Use

The nutritional calorie is the standard unit for expressing the energy content of food and drinks in most countries.

Kilojoule (kJ)

Definition

The kilojoule (symbol: kJ) is a decimal multiple of the joule, the SI unit of energy. One kilojoule is equal to 1,000 joules.

Current Use

Kilojoules are commonly used to express the energy content of food and in various technical and scientific applications.

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