Convert between Kilocalorie (IT) and other Energy units.

Kilocalorie (kcal) as a Unit of Energy

A kilocalorie, often abbreviated as kcal, is a unit of energy commonly used in nutrition and dietetics. It is defined as the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius at a pressure of one atmosphere. In everyday language, when people refer to "calories," they are usually talking about kilocalories.

The kilocalorie is significant in the context of food and physical activity, as it measures the energy provided by food or expended during physical exercise. For instance, a typical adult's daily caloric intake ranges from 1,800 to 2,500 kilocalories, depending on various factors such as age, sex, and activity level. Understanding kilocalories helps individuals make informed dietary choices and manage their energy balance for health and weight management.

Kilocalorie (IT) to Joule | Kilocalorie (IT) to Btu (IT) | Kilocalorie (IT) to Kilojoule | Kilocalorie (IT) to Calorie (IT) | Kilocalorie (IT) to Erg | Kilocalorie (IT) to Watt-hour | Kilocalorie (IT) to Watt-second |
Attojoule Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Attojoule
Btu (IT) Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Btu (IT)
Btu (th) Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Btu (th)
Calorie (IT) Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Calorie (IT)
Calorie (nutritional) Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Calorie (nutritional)
Calorie (th) Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Calorie (th)
Dyne centimeter Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Dyne centimeter
Electron-volt Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Electron-volt
Erg Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Erg
Foot-pound Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Foot-pound
Fuel oil equivalent @barrel (US) Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Fuel oil equivalent @barrel (US)
Fuel oil equivalent @kiloliter Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Fuel oil equivalent @kiloliter
Gigajoule Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Gigajoule
Gigaton Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Gigaton
Gigawatt-hour Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Gigawatt-hour
Gram-force centimeter Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Gram-force centimeter
Gram-force meter Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Gram-force meter
Hartree energy Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Hartree energy
Horsepower hour Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Horsepower hour
Horsepower (metric) hour Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Horsepower (metric) hour
Inch-ounce Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Inch-ounce
Inch-pound Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Inch-pound
Joule Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Joule
Kilocalorie (th) Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Kilocalorie (th)
Kiloelectron-volt Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Kiloelectron-volt
Kilogram-force centimeter Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Kilogram-force centimeter
Kilogram-force meter Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Kilogram-force meter
Kilojoule Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Kilojoule
Kilopond meter Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Kilopond meter
Kiloton Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Kiloton
Kilowatt-hour Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Kilowatt-hour
Kilowatt-second Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Kilowatt-second
Mega Btu (IT) Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Mega Btu (IT)
Megaelectron-volt Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Megaelectron-volt
Megajoule Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Megajoule
Megaton Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Megaton
Megawatt-hour Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Megawatt-hour
Microjoule Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Microjoule
Millijoule Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Millijoule
Nanojoule Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Nanojoule
Newton meter Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Newton meter
Ounce-force inch Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Ounce-force inch
Pound-force foot Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Pound-force foot
Pound-force inch Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Pound-force inch
Poundal foot Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Poundal foot
Rydberg constant Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Rydberg constant
Therm Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Therm
Therm (EC) Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Therm (EC)
Therm (US) Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Therm (US)
Ton-hour (refrigeration) Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Ton-hour (refrigeration)
Ton (explosives) Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Ton (explosives)
Watt-hour Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Watt-hour
Watt-second Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) to Watt-second