Convert Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) to Megajoule
Instantly convert Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) to Megajoule with our advanced Energy calculator. Whether you need precise calculations for Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) or Megajoule, this tool provides accurate results with related formulas and conversion tables.
What is a Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional)?
The Kilocalorie (kcal), often called simply 'Calorie' in nutrition, is equal to 1,000 small calories. It measures the energy people get from food.
What is a Megajoule?
The Megajoule (MJ) is a unit of energy equal to one million joules. It is used to measure kinetic energy of large vehicles and explosive yield.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) to Megajoule
To convert Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) to Megajoule, divide the Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) value by 239.
MJ = kcal ÷ 239Manual Calculation Steps
Step 1: Identify the Formula
The standard formula to convert from Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) to Megajoule is:
MJ = kcal ÷ 239Step 2: Plug in the Value
Substitute the value you want to convert (for example, 5 kcal) into the formula.
Step 3: Calculate the Result
Perform the calculation to get the result in Megajoule.
Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) to Megajoule Conversion Table
| Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) (kcal) | Megajoule (MJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.004184 MJ |
| 5 | 0.02092 MJ |
| 10 | 0.04184 MJ |
| 25 | 0.1046 MJ |
| 50 | 0.2092 MJ |
| 100 | 0.4184 MJ |
| 500 | 2.092 MJ |
| 1000 | 4.184 MJ |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Megajoule are in a Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional)?
There are 0.004184 Megajoule in 1 Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional).
What is the difference between Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) and Megajoule?
Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) and Megajoule are both units used to measure energy. The Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) is smaller than the Megajoule.
How do I convert Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) to Megajoule?
To convert Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) to Megajoule, divide the Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) value by 239. For example, to find out how many Megajoule there are in a specific number of Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional), simply apply this formula.
What are the common uses of Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) and Megajoule?
Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) and Megajoule are commonly used in energy measurements. Kilocalorie (Food/Nutritional) is often used for larger scale measurements relative to Megajoule.