---
title: kilocalorie()
framework: healthkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Method
path: healthkit/hkunit/kilocalorie()
---

# kilocalorie()

Returns a HealthKit unit for measuring energy in kilocalories.

## Declaration

```swift
class func kilocalorie() -> Self
```

## Return Value

Return Value A HealthKit unit for measuring energy in kilocalories.

## Discussion

Discussion The kilocalorie is used to measure food energy in many regions.

## See Also

### Constructing energy units

- [joule()](healthkit/hkunit/joule().md)
- [jouleUnit(with:)](healthkit/hkunit/jouleunit(with:).md)
- [largeCalorie()](healthkit/hkunit/largecalorie().md)
- [smallCalorie()](healthkit/hkunit/smallcalorie().md)
- [calorie()](healthkit/hkunit/calorie().md)