Convert between Kilocalorie (th) and other Energy units.

Kilocalorie (kcal) as a Unit of Energy

The kilocalorie, often abbreviated as kcal, is a commonly used unit of energy, particularly in the fields of nutrition and food science. One kilocalorie is equivalent to 1,000 calories and is defined as the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure. This unit plays a crucial role in dietary guidelines and food labeling, as it helps individuals understand the energy content of foods they consume.

In the context of metabolic energy, the kilocalorie is significant for determining daily energy expenditure and caloric intake. For instance, a typical adult may require approximately 2,000 to 2,500 kilocalories per day to maintain their energy balance, depending on their level of physical activity. Understanding kilocalories allows people to make informed dietary choices and manage their health more effectively.

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