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1 calories to Kilojoules

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1 calories =
0.004184
(decimal)
4.184 x 10-3
(scientific notation)
523
125000
(fraction)
Kilojoules

calories to Kilojoules Conversion Formula

[X] kj = 0.004184 × [Y] cal
where [X] is the result in kj and [Y] is the amount of cal we want to convert

1 calories to Kilojoules Conversion breakdown and explanation

1 cal to kj conversion result above is displayed in three different forms: as a decimal (which could be rounded), in scientific notation (scientific form, standard index form or standard form in the United Kingdom) and as a fraction (exact result). Every display form has its own advantages and in different situations particular form is more convenient than another. For example usage of scientific notation when working with big numbers is recommended due to easier reading and comprehension. Usage of fractions is recommended when more precision is needed.

If we want to calculate how many Kilojoules is 1 calorie we have to multiply 1 by 523 and divide the product by 125000. So for 1 we have: (1 × 523) ÷ 125000 = 523 ÷ 125000 = 0.004184 Kilojoules

So finally 1 cal = 0.004184 kj

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