How many kJ in 1 kilogram calorie? The answer is 4.1858. We assume you are converting between kilojoule and kilogram calorie. You can view more details on each measurement unit: kJ or kilogram calorie The SI derived unit for energy is the joule. 1 joule is equal to 0.001 kJ, or 0.00023890295761862 kilogram calorie. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between kilojoules and kilogram calories. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!
1 kJ to kilogram calorie = 0.2389 kilogram calorie
5 kJ to kilogram calorie = 1.19451 kilogram calorie
10 kJ to kilogram calorie = 2.38903 kilogram calorie
20 kJ to kilogram calorie = 4.77806 kilogram calorie
30 kJ to kilogram calorie = 7.16709 kilogram calorie
40 kJ to kilogram calorie = 9.55612 kilogram calorie
50 kJ to kilogram calorie = 11.94515 kilogram calorie
75 kJ to kilogram calorie = 17.91772 kilogram calorie
100 kJ to kilogram calorie = 23.8903 kilogram calorie
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The SI prefix "kilo" represents a factor of 103, or in exponential notation, 1E3.
So 1 kilojoule = 103 joules.
The definition of a joule is as follows:
The joule (symbol J, also called newton meter, watt second, or coulomb volt) is the SI unit of energy and work. The unit is pronounced to rhyme with "tool", and is named in honor of the physicist James Prescott Joule (1818-1889).
The large calorie or kilogram calorie approximates the energy needed to increase the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1 °C. This is about 4.185 kJ, and exactly 1000 small calories.
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