Convert kilocalorie (th) to joule
kilocalorie (th)
Definition: Kilocalorie (th) is a measure of energy, work, or heat. For conversion purposes, its value is 4184 times the reference unit, joule.
joule
Definition: A joule (symbol: J) is a derived unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the energy transferred to an object when a one newton force is applied to the object in the direction of its motion through a distance of one meter. It is also defined as the energy dissipated as heat when a 1 ampere electric current passes through a resistance of one ohm in the course of one second. It has a number of representations both in SI base units as well as other SI units such that:
History/origin: The unit, joule, is named after James Prescott Joule, an English physicist and mathematician who helped develop the Kelvin scale. He also discovered the relationship between heat and mechanical work, leading to the law of conservation of energy, and subsequently, the first law of thermodynamics.
Current use: As an SI derived unit, the joule is used within a variety of scientific contexts. Practical examples of energy measurement using joules include the energy required to lift objects, the energy released when objects fall, the heat required to raise temperature, and the kinetic energy of moving objects.
kilocalorie (th) to joule Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)] | joule [J] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kilocalorie (th) | 41.84 joule |
| 0.10 kilocalorie (th) | 418.40 joule |
| 1 kilocalorie (th) | 4184 joule |
| 2 kilocalorie (th) | 8368 joule |
| 3 kilocalorie (th) | 12552 joule |
| 5 kilocalorie (th) | 20920 joule |
| 10 kilocalorie (th) | 41840 joule |
| 20 kilocalorie (th) | 83680 joule |
| 50 kilocalorie (th) | 209200 joule |
| 100 kilocalorie (th) | 418400 joule |
| 1000 kilocalorie (th) | 4184000 joule |
How to Convert kilocalorie (th) to joule
1 kilocalorie (th) = 4184 joule
1 joule = 0.000239 kilocalorie (th)
Example
Convert 15 kilocalorie (th) to joule:
15 kilocalorie (th) = 15 × 4184 joule = 62760 joule
