Calories to Kilojoules Converter

The Conversion Formula

The formula for converting calories (cal) to kilojoules (kJ) is:

\[kJ = cal \times 0.004184\]

Where:

• kJ: Kilojoules
• cal: Calories
• 0.004184: The conversion factor from cal to kJ

Conversion Steps

1. Start with the amount of energy in calories (cal)
2. Multiply the calorie value by 0.004184
3. The result is the equivalent energy in kilojoules (kJ)

Example Conversion

Let's convert 100 cal to kilojoules:

\[kJ = 100 cal \times 0.004184 = 0.4184 kJ\]

Visual Representation

This visual shows the conversion of 100 cal to its equivalent in kilojoules.