Fuel Efficiency - Mass conversion
1 calorie/gram (cal/g) equals 1 kilocalorie/kilogram (kcal/kg). Enter any value below to convert from cal/g to kcal/kg.
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1 cal/g = 1 kcal/kg
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Joule/kilogram J/kg | 4,186.8 |
| Kilojoule/kilogram kJ/kg | 4.1868 |
| Calorie/gram cal/g | 1 |
| Kilocalorie/kilogram kcal/kg | 1 |
| Btu/pound Btu/lb | 1.8 |
| Btu/kilogram Btu/kg | 3.9683051201 |
Formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
2 cal/g = 2 kcal/kg.
SI relationships follow the cited reference. Conventional and domain-specific factors use the established ConvertWin factor inventory; verify safety-critical work against the governing standard.
Quick reference
| Calorie/gram (cal/g) | Kilocalorie/kilogram (kcal/kg) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 25 | 25 |
| 50 | 50 |
| 100 | 100 |
| 1,000 | 1,000 |
From unit
Calorie/gram (cal/g) is a unit of Fuel Efficiency - Mass. 1 cal/g = 4,186.8 J/kg
Symbol: cal/g
To unit
Kilocalorie/kilogram (kcal/kg) is a unit of Fuel Efficiency - Mass. 1 kcal/kg = 4,186.8 J/kg
Symbol: kcal/kg
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Source
The SI framework is checked against NIST Guide for the Use of the International System of Units; conventional factors come from the extended factor inventory. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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Use the formula kcal/kg = cal/g x 1. 1 calorie/gram (cal/g) equals 1 kilocalorie/kilogram (kcal/kg).
SI relationships follow the cited reference. Conventional and domain-specific factors use the established ConvertWin factor inventory; verify safety-critical work against the governing standard.
