KiloMatekJ to calories converter
Australian food labels show kilojoules. Convert them to calories, or back again.
1 calorie = 4.184 kJ. 1 kJ = 0.239 calories.
Common conversions
| Calories | Kilojoules | Kilojoules | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 cal | 418 kJ | 500 kJ | 120 cal |
| 200 cal | 837 kJ | 1,000 kJ | 239 cal |
| 300 cal | 1,255 kJ | 1,500 kJ | 359 cal |
| 400 cal | 1,674 kJ | 2,000 kJ | 478 cal |
| 500 cal | 2,092 kJ | 2,500 kJ | 598 cal |
| 600 cal | 2,510 kJ | 3,000 kJ | 717 cal |
| 700 cal | 2,929 kJ | 3,500 kJ | 837 cal |
| 800 cal | 3,347 kJ | 4,000 kJ | 956 cal |
| 1,000 cal | 4,184 kJ | 5,000 kJ | 1,195 cal |
| 1,500 cal | 6,276 kJ | 7,500 kJ | 1,793 cal |
| 2,000 cal | 8,368 kJ | 10,000 kJ | 2,390 cal |
Questions
How do I convert kJ to calories?
Divide kilojoules by 4.184. For example, 2,000 kJ ÷ 4.184 = 478 calories.
How do I convert calories to kJ?
Multiply calories by 4.184. For example, 500 calories × 4.184 = 2,092 kJ.
Why do Australian labels use kJ?
Australian and New Zealand food standards (FSANZ) require energy to be shown in kilojoules on the nutrition information panel. Calories can be shown too, but kilojoules are the standard.
How many kJ should I eat a day?
Australian food labels use 8,700 kJ (about 2,080 calories) as the average adult daily intake. Your own needs depend on your size, age, sex, activity and goal; the KiloMate calorie calculator gives an estimate.
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