1 kilocalorie
4.184 kJEnergy · definition
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Energy
Just how much energy is 1 kilocalorie?
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1 kcal
4,184 Jjoules
0.0011622 kWhkilowatt-hours
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1 kilocalorie4.184 kJEnergy · definition
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Food kilocalorie4.184 kJEnergy · defined energy model
Bar length represents energy. Equal energy does not imply the same temperature, power or usefulness.
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1 kilocalorie and Food kilocalorie have approximately the same energy.
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1 kilocalorie
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
Food kilocalorie
One thermochemical kilocalorie, the unit commonly written Calorie on food labels.
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The marked energy is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Food kilocalorie
4.184 kJEnergy · defined energy model
One thermochemical kilocalorie, the unit commonly written Calorie on food labels.
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- The two selected measurements are approximately equal.
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- Food kilocalorie is labelled defined energy model; treat the displayed value as a comparison anchor rather than false precision.
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