Convert kilocalorie (th) to calorie (nutritional)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)] to calorie (nutritional) [Cal], or Convert calorie (nutritional) to kilocalorie (th).
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th) to Calorie (Nutritional)
1 kcal (th) = 0.999331231489443 Cal
Example: convert 15 kcal (th) to Cal:
15 kcal (th) = 15 × 0.999331231489443 Cal = 14.9899684723416 Cal
Kilocalorie (Th) to Calorie (Nutritional) Conversion Table
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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.
Calorie (Nutritional)
A calorie (Cal) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy provided by food and beverages, specifically representing the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
History/Origin
The calorie was first introduced in the 19th century as a unit to quantify energy in nutrition. It has since become a standard measure in dietary and nutritional contexts, although the scientific community often prefers the joule as the SI unit of energy.
Current Use
Calories are widely used in nutrition to quantify the energy content of food and beverages, helping consumers manage dietary intake and energy balance. The term 'Calorie' with a capital 'C' typically refers to kilocalories (kcal), which are equivalent to 1,000 small calories.