Convert kilocalorie (IT) to kilocalorie (th)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] to kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)], or Convert kilocalorie (th) to kilocalorie (IT).
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It) to Kilocalorie (Th)
1 kcal (IT) = 1.00066921606119 kcal (th)
Example: convert 15 kcal (IT) to kcal (th):
15 kcal (IT) = 15 × 1.00066921606119 kcal (th) = 15.0100382409178 kcal (th)
Kilocalorie (It) to Kilocalorie (Th) Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (It)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a measure of heat energy, primarily used in nutrition and thermodynamics. It became standard in dietary contexts to quantify food energy intake.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is widely used in nutrition to express the energy content of foods and beverages, and in scientific contexts related to energy measurement in biological and physical systems.
Kilocalorie (Th)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a unit to quantify heat energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics. It was widely adopted in the early 20th century for dietary energy measurement.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is primarily used in nutrition to express the energy content of food and drinks, although it is often simply called a 'calorie' in everyday language.