Convert Erg to Kilocalorie
Type the number of ergs that you wish to convert to kilocalories.
How to Convert Ergs to Kilocalories
The erg and kilocalorie are both units of energy. By definition, 1 kilocalorie equals exactly 41840000000 ergs. This means to convert ergs to kilocalories, you divide by 41840000000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 erg to kilocalories:
We need to convert ergs to kilocalories
Since 1 kcal = 41840000000 erg, divide by 41840000000
5 ÷ 41840000000 = 1.1950286807e-10
5 erg = 1.1950286807e-10 kcal
Erg to Kilocalorie Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common erg to kilocalorie conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Ergs (erg) | Kilocalories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 erg | 2.3900573614e-12 kcal |
| 0.5 erg | 1.1950286807e-11 kcal |
| 1 erg | 2.3900573614e-11 kcal |
| 2 erg | 4.7801147228e-11 kcal |
| 5 erg | 1.1950286807e-10 kcal |
| 10 erg | 2.3900573614e-10 kcal |
| 25 erg | 5.9751434034e-10 kcal |
| 50 erg | 1.1950286807e-9 kcal |
| 100 erg | 2.3900573614e-9 kcal |
About These Units
Erg (erg)
An erg is the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy equal to 10⁻⁷ joules or 1 dyne-centimeter. Ergs appear in older scientific literature and some astronomical calculations. One joule equals 10 million ergs. Rarely used in modern applications.
Kilocalorie (kcal)
A kilocalorie (kcal), often written as "Calorie" (capital C) on food labels, equals 1,000 small calories or 4,184 joules. Kilocalories measure food energy. Average adult needs 2,000-2,500 kcal daily. Walking one mile burns about 80-100 kcal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert ergs to kilocalories?
To convert ergs to kilocalories, divide the value by 41840000000. For example, 10 erg = 2.3900573614e-10 kcal.
How many kilocalories are in 1 erg?
1 erg equals 2.3900573614e-11 kilocalories.
What is the formula for ergs to kilocalories?
The formula is: kcal = erg ÷ 41840000000.