1 kcal to cal

Updated July 2026

1 kcal equals 1,000 cal

1 kilocalorie = 1,000 cal. That is how many calories there are in 1 kilocalorie. Enter any value in the free energy converter to convert kilocalories to calories (and every other unit) instantly — it runs privately in your browser.

Formula: Multiply by 1,000 — 1 kilocalorie = 1,000 calories. So 1 × 1,000 = 1,000 cal.

kcal to cal conversion table

kilocalorie (kcal)calories (cal)
0.25 kcal250 cal
0.5 kcal500 cal
0.75 kcal750 cal
1 kcal1,000 cal
1.25 kcal1,250 cal
1.5 kcal1,500 cal
1.75 kcal1,750 cal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories is 1 kilocalorie?
1 kilocalorie is 1,000 calories. Multiply kcal by 1,000 to get cal.
What is 1 kcal to cal?
1 kilocalorie = 1,000 cal.
How do you convert kcal to cal?
Multiply by 1,000 — 1 kilocalorie = 1,000 calories. So 1 × 1,000 = 1,000 cal.

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