Kilocalories to Ergs Converter

1 kilocalorie (kcal) equals 41,840,000,000 ergs (erg).

Quick answer

  • 1 kilocalorie = 41,840,000,000 ergs
  • 1 erg = 2.3900574 × 10-11 kilocalories
  • Formula: erg = kcal × 41,840,000,000

1 kilocalorie = 41,840,000,000 ergs

How to convert kilocalories to ergs

erg = kcal × 41,840,000,000

To convert kilocalories to ergs, multiply the number of kilocalories by 41,840,000,000.

Example: 10 kcal to erg

  1. Start with the value in kilocalories: 10 kcal.
  2. Multiply by 41,840,000,000: 10 × 41,840,000,000 = 418,400,000,000.
  3. Result: 10 kilocalories = 418,400,000,000 ergs.

Going the other way, 1 erg = 2.3900574 × 10-11 kilocalories, so to convert ergs back to kilocalories you divide by the same number. See ergs to kilocalories.

Kilocalories to ergs conversion table

Kilocalories (kcal)Ergs (erg)
0.5 kcal 20,920,000,000 erg
1 kcal 41,840,000,000 erg
2 kcal 83,680,000,000 erg
3 kcal 125,520,000,000 erg
4 kcal 167,360,000,000 erg
5 kcal 209,200,000,000 erg
6 kcal 251,040,000,000 erg
7 kcal 292,880,000,000 erg
8 kcal 334,720,000,000 erg
9 kcal 376,560,000,000 erg
10 kcal 418,400,000,000 erg
11 kcal 460,240,000,000 erg
12 kcal 502,080,000,000 erg
13 kcal 543,920,000,000 erg
14 kcal 585,760,000,000 erg
15 kcal 627,600,000,000 erg
16 kcal 669,440,000,000 erg
17 kcal 711,280,000,000 erg
18 kcal 753,120,000,000 erg
19 kcal 794,960,000,000 erg
20 kcal 836,800,000,000 erg
25 kcal 1,046,000,000,000 erg
30 kcal 1,255,200,000,000 erg
40 kcal 1,673,600,000,000 erg
50 kcal 2,092,000,000,000 erg
75 kcal 3,138,000,000,000 erg
100 kcal 4,184,000,000,000 erg
250 kcal 10,460,000,000,000 erg
500 kcal 20,920,000,000,000 erg
1,000 kcal 41,840,000,000,000 erg

What is a kilocalorie?

The kilocalorie is 1,000 calories, 4,184 joules, the energy needed to warm one kilogram of water by about 1 °C.

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What is an erg?

The erg is the CGS unit of energy, the work of one dyne over one centimeter, 10⁻⁷ joules.

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Convert kilocalories to other units

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Frequently asked questions

How many ergs are in a kilocalorie?

One kilocalorie is 41,840,000,000 ergs.

How many kilocalories are in an erg?

One erg is 2.3900574e-11 kilocalories.

What is the formula to convert kilocalories to ergs?

erg = kcal × 41,840,000,000.