Fuel Efficiency - Mass conversion

Convert Kilocalorie/kilogram to Calorie/gram

1 kilocalorie/kilogram (kcal/kg) equals 1 calorie/gram (cal/g). Enter any value below to convert from kcal/kg to cal/g.

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1 kcal/kg = 1 cal/g

All Fuel Efficiency - Mass units

From 1 kcal/kg
UnitValue
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
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Formula

kcal/kg to cal/g conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

cal/g = kcal/kg x 1

Worked example

2 kcal/kg = 2 cal/g.

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

Kilocalorie/kilogram to Calorie/gram table

Kilocalorie/kilogram (kcal/kg)Calorie/gram (cal/g)
0.010.01
0.10.1
11
22
55
1010
2525
5050
100100
1,0001,000

From unit

About the kilocalorie/kilogram

Kilocalorie/kilogram (kcal/kg) is a unit of Fuel Efficiency - Mass. 1 kcal/kg = 4,186.8 J/kg

Symbol: kcal/kg

To unit

About the calorie/gram

Calorie/gram (cal/g) is a unit of Fuel Efficiency - Mass. 1 cal/g = 4,186.8 J/kg

Symbol: cal/g

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Conversion standard

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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Questions

kcal/kg to cal/g FAQ

How do you convert kilocalorie/kilogram to calorie/gram?

Use the formula cal/g = kcal/kg x 1. 1 kilocalorie/kilogram (kcal/kg) equals 1 calorie/gram (cal/g).

Is the kcal/kg to cal/g conversion exact?

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.