Convert Calorie to Joule

Please provide values below to convert Calorie [cal] to Joule [J], or vice versa.

From: Calorie (cal)

To: Joule (J)

How to Convert Calorie to Joule

1 Calorie (cal) = 4.184 Joule (J)

1 Joule (J) = 0.2390057361 Calorie (cal)

Example: convert 15 Calorie (cal) to Joule (J):
15 Calorie (cal) = 15 × 4.184 Joule (J) = 62.76 Joule (J)

A calorie equals 4.184 joules. It is the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C.