Kilocalories to Ergs Converter
Convert kilocalories (kcal) to ergs (erg)
Result
41,84,00,00,000 erg
Ergs
1 kcal = 41,84,00,00,000 erg
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How to convert kilocalories to ergs
One kilocalorie equals 41,84,00,00,000 ergs, so multiply the number of kilocalories by 41,84,00,00,000.
erg = kcal × 41,84,00,00,000
1 kcal = 41,84,00,00,000 erg · 1 erg = 2.390057 × 10⁻¹¹ kcal
Worked example
To convert 5 kilocalories to ergs: 5 kcal × 41,84,00,00,000 = 2,09,20,00,00,000 erg.
About kilocalories (kcal)
A kilocalorie is 1,000 calories. The calories on food labels and diet plans are kilocalories.
About ergs (erg)
An erg is 10⁻⁷ J, the energy unit of the older CGS system.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ergs are in one kilocalorie?
One kilocalorie equals 41,84,00,00,000 ergs.
How many kilocalories are in one erg?
One erg equals 2.390057 × 10⁻¹¹ kilocalories.
How do I convert kilocalories to ergs?
Use the formula erg = kcal × 41,84,00,00,000. For example, 5 kcal × 41,84,00,00,000 = 2,09,20,00,00,000 erg.