Convert 5 Kilocalories to Joules

Convert between Calories (kcal) and Joules with step-by-step calculation. 1 Calories (kcal) = 4184 Joules.

Calories (kcal) to Joules
Calories (kcal)
Joules
Answer
5 calories (kcal) = 20920 joules
Step 1 — Conversion factor

1 calorie (kcal) = 4184 joules

To convert calories (kcal) to joules, multiply by 4184.

Step 2 — Calculate

5 kcal × 4184 J1 kcal

= 5 × 4184

= 20920 J

5 calories (kcal) = 20920 joules

Calories (kcal) to Joules conversion table
Calories (kcal)Joules
14184
28368
520920
1041840
25104600
50209200
100418400
2501046000
5002092000
10004184000

How to Convert Calories (kcal) to Joules

To convert Calories (kcal) to Joules, use the conversion factor: 1 Calories (kcal) = 4184 Joules. Enter any value above and click Convert to see the step-by-step calculation.

Formula

Multiply or divide the value by the conversion factor to get the result. The calculator shows every step of the arithmetic.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Joules are in 1 Calories (kcal)?

1 Calories (kcal) = 4184 Joules.

What category is this conversion?

This is a Energy conversion.

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