Milligrams to Calories Converter

mg
Calories:
3.858 kcal

Understanding Milligrams to Calories Conversion

Converting milligrams to calories is essential for understanding the energy content in food and managing dietary intake. Here are key points to remember:

  • 1 milligram of body fat = 0.007716 calories
  • This conversion uses the large calorie (kilocalorie/kcal)
  • Calories on food labels are actually kilocalories

Formula Used

Calories = Milligrams × 0.007716