โšก Convert Calorie to Joule

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

Calorie (cal)
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)

Calorie Definition

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

Calorie to Joule Conversion Table

Calorie [cal]Joule [J]
1 cal4.184 J
2 cal8.368 J
5 cal20.92 J
10 cal41.84 J
20 cal83.68 J
50 cal209.2 J
100 cal418.4 J
200 cal836.8 J
500 cal2,092 J
1000 cal4,184 J

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Formula:

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Example:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this conversion accurate?
A: Yes, it uses fixed reference factors or tested standard formulas.

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