Kilocalorie to calorie converter (kcal to cal)

Conversion Formula

1 kcal = 1.00k cal

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Kilocalorie = 4.18k joules
   1 Calorie = 4.184 joules
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 kcal = (4.18k J) / (4.184 J/cal) = 1.00k cal
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in kcal by 1.00k to get the equivalent in cal

Example Conversion

Convert 5 kcal to cal:

5 kcal × 1.00k = 5.00k cal