Calorie To Kilocalorie (Cal To Kcal) Converter

The Calorie To Kilocalorie (Cal To Kcal) Converter is a simple tool designed to help you easily convert between two common units of energy measurement used in nutrition and food science. Understanding these units is important for tracking your dietary intake and energy consumption.

A calorie (cal) is a small unit of energy that originally described the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. It is commonly used in chemistry and physics, but in nutrition, the term “calorie” often refers to a larger unit called the kilocalorie.

A kilocalorie (kcal), also known as a “large calorie” or “food calorie,” equals 1,000 small calories. It is the unit most often used on food labels to indicate the energy content of foods and beverages.

The basic formula to convert calories to kilocalories is:
Kcal = Cal / 1,000

Conversely, to convert kilocalories back to calories, use:
Cal = Kcal × 1,000

This converter makes it easy to switch between these units, helping you better understand and manage your energy intake and expenditure. Simply input your value in either calories or kilocalories, and the tool will do the rest for you.