kilojoule to thermochemical calorie
Convert kilojoule (kJ) to thermochemical calorie (cal). Use an editable energy converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 kJ = 239.0057361 cal
Conversion formula
One kilojoule equals 239.0057361 thermochemical calorie. Multiply your value in kilojoule by this factor to get thermochemical calorie. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 kilojoule:5 × 239.0057361 = 1,195.028681 cal
Conversion table
| kilojoule (kJ) | thermochemical calorie (cal) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 2.390057361 |
| 0.1 | 23.90057361 |
| 1 | 239.0057361 |
| 2 | 478.0114723 |
| 5 | 1,195.028681 |
| 10 | 2,390.057361 |
| 25 | 5,975.143403 |
| 50 | 11,950.28681 |
| 100 | 23,900.57361 |
| 1000 | 239,005.7361 |
About these measurements
Energy can be transferred through work, heating, or electrical processes.
The base reference used here is the joule. One kilojoule is 1,000 base units; one thermochemical calorie is 4.184 base units.
Important distinctions
Calorie and BTU definitions vary. These pages label thermochemical calories and International Table BTUs explicitly.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert kJ to cal?
Multiply the quantity in kJ by 239.0057361. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the thermochemical calorie to kilojoule converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
