1400 kilojoules (kj) is approximately equal to 334.528 American calories (often called small calories). This conversion helps translate energy units used in physics and nutrition to the American calorie scale.
The reason we convert kilojoules to American calories is because these units measure energy but use different scales. One kilojoule equals about 239 American calories, so multiplying 1400 kj by that factor gives the equivalent amount in calories commonly used in the US.
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Conversion Formula
To convert kilojoules (kj) to American calories, multiply the kilojoule value by 239.005736. This number is the conversion factor between one kj and American calories.
This works because 1 joule equals about 0.239 American calories, and since 1 kj = 1000 joules, then 1 kj = 1000 × 0.239 = 239.005736 American calories approximately.
Example calculation for 1400 kj:
- Start with 1400 kj
- Multiply by 239.005736 American calories per kj
- 1400 × 239.005736 = 334,608.03 American calories
- Since American calorie is smaller energy unit, result shows 334,608 calories
Conversion Example
- Convert 1000 kj to American calories:
- Take 1000 kj
- Multiply by 239.005736
- 1000 × 239.005736 = 239,005.736 American calories
- Convert 750 kj:
- 750 × 239.005736 = 179,254.302 American calories
- The multiplication gives the exact American calorie equivalent.
- Convert 500 kj:
- 500 × 239.005736 = 119,502.868 American calories
- Shows half the 1000 kj energy in calories.
- Convert 1200 kj:
- 1200 × 239.005736 = 286,807 American calories (rounded)
- Represents energy in American calorie units.
Conversion Chart
| kJ | American Calories |
|---|---|
| 1375.0 | 328,631.9 |
| 1377.5 | 329,109.9 |
| 1380.0 | 329,588.0 |
| 1382.5 | 330,066.1 |
| 1385.0 | 330,544.2 |
| 1387.5 | 331,022.3 |
| 1390.0 | 331,500.3 |
| 1392.5 | 331,978.4 |
| 1395.0 | 332,456.5 |
| 1397.5 | 332,934.6 |
| 1400.0 | 333,412.7 |
| 1402.5 | 333,890.7 |
| 1405.0 | 334,368.8 |
| 1407.5 | 334,846.9 |
| 1410.0 | 335,325.0 |
| 1412.5 | 335,803.1 |
| 1415.0 | 336,281.1 |
| 1417.5 | 336,759.2 |
| 1420.0 | 337,237.3 |
| 1422.5 | 337,715.4 |
| 1425.0 | 338,193.5 |
The chart displays kj values on left, their equivalent American calories on right. You can easily find conversion for values near 1400 kj by scanning the table, no need to calculate manually each time.
Related Conversion Questions
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- How does 1400 kj compare in American calorie measurement?
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Conversion Definitions
kj: Kilojoule (kj) is a unit of energy in the metric system equal to 1,000 joules. It measures the amount of work done or heat transferred. Widely used in physics, nutrition labeling, and engineering, it quantifies energy in a standard international unit.
american: American calorie, also called small calorie, is a unit of energy defined as the amount of heat needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C. It is smaller than the kilocalorie used in food energy and still used in some scientific contexts in the US.
Conversion FAQs
Why do we multiply kilojoules by 239.005736 to get American calories?
This factor comes from the relationship between joules and calories. One joule equals approximately 0.239 American calories, so since 1 kj equals 1000 joules, multiplying kj by 239.005736 converts kj in joules directly into American calories.
Are American calories same as dietary calories?
No, American calories (small calories) are different from dietary Calories (kilocalories). One dietary Calorie equals 1000 American calories. The small calorie measures heat per gram of water, while dietary Calorie measures energy in food.
Can I use this conversion for food energy values?
This conversion is not for food nutrition labels because they use kilocalories or kilojoules. American calories are smaller and less practical for food energy; usually, kilojoules to kilocalories conversion is preferred in nutrition.
Is the conversion factor exact or approximate?
The factor 239.005736 is a precise scientific value but can be rounded in practical use. Slight variations may occur due to physical conditions, but for most calculations, this factor is accurate enough.
What instruments measure energy in kilojoules or American calories?
Calorimeters measure energy released or absorbed in chemical reactions, sometimes showing results in joules or calories. Kilojoules are standard in scientific instruments, while American calories might appear in older or specific heat experiments.