Calories to Kilocalories Converter

The Conversion Formula

The formula for converting calories (cal) to kilocalories (kcal) is:

\[kcal = cal \div 1000\]

Where:

• kcal: Kilocalories
• cal: Calories
• 1000: The conversion factor from cal to kcal

Conversion Steps

1. Start with the amount of energy in calories (cal)
2. Divide the calorie value by 1000
3. The result is the equivalent energy in kilocalories (kcal)

Example Conversion

Let's convert 5000 cal to kilocalories:

\[kcal = 5000 cal \div 1000 = 5 kcal\]

Visual Representation

This visual shows the conversion of 5000 cal to its equivalent in kilocalories.