thermochemical kilocalorie to gigajoule
Convert thermochemical kilocalorie (kcal) to gigajoule (GJ). Use an editable energy converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 kcal = 0.000004184 GJ
Conversion formula
One thermochemical kilocalorie equals 0.000004184 gigajoule. Multiply your value in thermochemical kilocalorie by this factor to get gigajoule. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 thermochemical kilocalorie:5 × 0.000004184 = 0.00002092 GJ
Conversion table
| thermochemical kilocalorie (kcal) | gigajoule (GJ) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 4.184e-8 |
| 0.1 | 4.184e-7 |
| 1 | 0.000004184 |
| 2 | 0.000008368 |
| 5 | 0.00002092 |
| 10 | 0.00004184 |
| 25 | 0.0001046 |
| 50 | 0.0002092 |
| 100 | 0.0004184 |
| 1000 | 0.004184 |
About these measurements
Energy can be transferred through work, heating, or electrical processes.
The base reference used here is the joule. One thermochemical kilocalorie is 4,184 base units; one gigajoule is 1,000,000,000 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 kcal to GJ?
Multiply the quantity in kcal by 0.000004184. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the gigajoule to thermochemical kilocalorie 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.
