Ergs to Kilocalories Converter
Convert ergs (erg) to kilocalories (kcal)
Result
2.3900574 × 10⁻¹¹ kcal
Kilocalories
1 erg = 2.3900574 × 10⁻¹¹ kcal
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How to convert ergs to kilocalories
There are 41,84,00,00,000 ergs in one kilocalorie, so divide the number of ergs by 41,84,00,00,000.
kcal = erg ÷ 41,84,00,00,000
1 erg = 2.390057 × 10⁻¹¹ kcal · 1 kcal = 41,84,00,00,000 erg
Worked example
To convert 5 ergs to kilocalories: 5 erg ÷ 41,84,00,00,000 = 1.195029 × 10⁻¹⁰ kcal.
About ergs (erg)
An erg is 10⁻⁷ J, the energy unit of the older CGS system.
About kilocalories (kcal)
A kilocalorie is 1,000 calories. The calories on food labels and diet plans are kilocalories.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilocalories are in one erg?
One erg equals 2.390057 × 10⁻¹¹ kilocalories.
How many ergs are in one kilocalorie?
One kilocalorie equals 41,84,00,00,000 ergs.
How do I convert ergs to kilocalories?
Use the formula kcal = erg ÷ 41,84,00,00,000. For example, 5 erg ÷ 41,84,00,00,000 = 1.195029 × 10⁻¹⁰ kcal.