Kilocalorie to barrel of oil equivalent converter (kcal to boe)

Conversion Formula

1 kcal = 6.84e-7 boe

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Kilocalorie = 4.18k joules
   1 Barrel of Oil Equivalent = 6.12G joules
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 kcal = (4.18k J) / (6.12G J/boe) = 6.84e-7 boe
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in kcal by 6.84e-7 to get the equivalent in boe

Example Conversion

Convert 5 kcal to boe:

5 kcal × 6.84e-7 = 3.42e-6 boe