Convert kilocalorie (IT) to calorie (IT)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] to calorie (IT) [cal (IT)], or Convert calorie (IT) to kilocalorie (IT).
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It) to Calorie (It)
1 kcal (IT) = 1000 cal (IT)
Example: convert 15 kcal (IT) to cal (IT):
15 kcal (IT) = 15 × 1000 cal (IT) = 15000 cal (IT)
Kilocalorie (It) to Calorie (It) 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.
Calorie (It)
The calorie (cal) is a unit of energy traditionally used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The calorie was originally defined in the 19th century as a unit of heat energy in thermodynamics. It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts. The 'small calorie' (cal) is distinct from the 'large calorie' (kcal), which is commonly used in food energy labeling.
Current Use
Today, the calorie is primarily used in nutrition to measure the energy content of foods and beverages, although the SI unit of energy, the joule, is increasingly preferred in scientific and technical fields.