Kilocalorie to joule converter (kcal to j)

Conversion Formula

1 kcal = 4.18k j

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Kilocalorie = 4.18k joules
   1 Joule = 1.000 joules
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 kcal = (4.18k J) / (1.000 J/j) = 4.18k j
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in kcal by 4.18k to get the equivalent in j

Example Conversion

Convert 5 kcal to j:

5 kcal × 4.18k = 20.92k j