5 kilocalories to joules
5 kcal = 20,920 J. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
5 kilocalories equals
joules
1 kcal = 4,184 J
The formula
Kilocalories and joules both measure energy from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
J = kcal × 4,184
Going the other way? Convert joules to kilocalories.
Kilocalories to joules table
Values either side of 5 kcal.
| Kilocalories (kcal) | Joules (J) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 2,092 |
| 1 | 4,184 |
| 1.5 | 6,276 |
| 2 | 8,368 |
| 2.5 | 10,460 |
| 3 | 12,552 |
| 3.5 | 14,644 |
| 4 | 16,736 |
| 4.5 | 18,828 |
| 5 | 20,920 |
| 5.5 | 23,012 |
| 6 | 25,104 |
| 6.5 | 27,196 |
| 7 | 29,288 |
| 7.5 | 31,380 |
| 8 | 33,472 |
| 8.5 | 35,564 |
| 9 | 37,656 |
| 9.5 | 39,748 |
| 10 | 41,840 |
Questions people ask
- How many joules are in a kilocalorie?
- One kilocalorie equals 4,184 joules.
- How do I convert kilocalories to joules by hand?
- Multiply the number of kilocalories by 4,184. For a rough check, 4,184 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 5 kilocalories in joules?
- 5 kilocalories is 20,920 joules.
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