Megajoules to Kilocalories Converter

Enter the energy in megajoules below to convert it to kilocalories.

Result in Kilocalories:

1 MJ = 239.005736 kcal
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How to Convert Megajoules to Kilocalories

To convert a measurement in megajoules to a measurement in kilocalories, multiply the energy by the following conversion ratio: 239.005736 kilocalories/megajoule.

Since one megajoule is equal to 239.005736 kilocalories, you can use this simple formula to convert:

kilocalories = megajoules × 239.005736

The energy in kilocalories is equal to the energy in megajoules multiplied by 239.005736.

For example, here's how to convert 5 megajoules to kilocalories using the formula above.

kilocalories = (5 MJ × 239.005736) = 1,195.028681 kcal

How Many Kilocalories Are in a Megajoule?

There are 239.005736 kilocalories in a megajoule, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 MJ = 239.005736 kcal

Megajoules and kilocalories are both units used to measure energy. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is a Megajoule?

One megajoule is equal to 1,000,000 joules, which is the energy equal to the force on an object of one newton at a distance of one meter.

The megajoule is a multiple of the joule, which is the SI derived unit for energy. In the metric system, "mega" is the prefix for millions, or 106. Megajoules can be abbreviated as MJ; for example, 1 megajoule can be written as 1 MJ.

Learn more about megajoules.

What Is a Kilocalorie?

One kilocalorie, is equal to the heat needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water from 14.5 to 15.5 degrees Celsius.

Kilocalories can be abbreviated as kcal; for example, 1 kilocalorie can be written as 1 kcal.

When being used to measure nutrition or metabolic processes, the large calorie is used, which is equal to one kilocalorie.

Learn more about kilocalories.

Megajoule to Kilocalorie Conversion Table

Table showing various megajoule measurements converted to kilocalories.
Megajoules Kilocalories
1 MJ 239.01 kcal
2 MJ 478.01 kcal
3 MJ 717.02 kcal
4 MJ 956.02 kcal
5 MJ 1,195 kcal
6 MJ 1,434 kcal
7 MJ 1,673 kcal
8 MJ 1,912 kcal
9 MJ 2,151 kcal
10 MJ 2,390 kcal
11 MJ 2,629 kcal
12 MJ 2,868 kcal
13 MJ 3,107 kcal
14 MJ 3,346 kcal
15 MJ 3,585 kcal
16 MJ 3,824 kcal
17 MJ 4,063 kcal
18 MJ 4,302 kcal
19 MJ 4,541 kcal
20 MJ 4,780 kcal
21 MJ 5,019 kcal
22 MJ 5,258 kcal
23 MJ 5,497 kcal
24 MJ 5,736 kcal
25 MJ 5,975 kcal
26 MJ 6,214 kcal
27 MJ 6,453 kcal
28 MJ 6,692 kcal
29 MJ 6,931 kcal
30 MJ 7,170 kcal
31 MJ 7,409 kcal
32 MJ 7,648 kcal
33 MJ 7,887 kcal
34 MJ 8,126 kcal
35 MJ 8,365 kcal
36 MJ 8,604 kcal
37 MJ 8,843 kcal
38 MJ 9,082 kcal
39 MJ 9,321 kcal
40 MJ 9,560 kcal

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