Method
Energy values are converted through standard factors between joules, calories, watt-hours, BTU, and related units.
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Energy Converter
Thermochemical calories and International Table BTU — clearly labelled.
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Convert energy
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1 Kilojoule (kJ) = 0.2390 Kilocalorie (kcal)
Calories are thermochemical (1 cal = 4.184 J exactly). Food Calories shown on packaging are kilocalories (kcal).
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How it works
Use the calculator first, then scan the details below when you want more context about the inputs, result, or assumptions.
How to use it
Enter an energy amount, choose its unit, and compare the labelled equivalents.
Understand the result
Outputs represent the same quantity of energy; prefixes such as kilo and mega change scale.
Example
1 kilowatt-hour equals 3.6 megajoules.
Notes
Calories and BTU have formal definitions; the labels identify which convention the tool uses.
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