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Convert calorie to joule
Convert calorie (thermochemical) (cal) to joule (J) instantly. Free, no signup, nothing is uploaded — everything runs in your browser.
Calorie (thermochemical) (cal)
To
4.184
Joule (J)
Calorie (thermochemical) to Joule conversion table
| Calorie (thermochemical) [cal] | Joule [J] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.04184 |
| 0.1 | 0.4184 |
| 1 | 4.184 |
| 2 | 8.368 |
| 3 | 12.552 |
| 5 | 20.92 |
| 10 | 41.84 |
| 20 | 83.68 |
| 50 | 209.2 |
| 100 | 418.4 |
| 1,000 | 4,184 |
How to convert calorie (thermochemical) to joule
J = cal × 4.184
Example: 100 cal = 100 × 4.184 = 418.4 J
To convert back (joule to calorie (thermochemical)): cal = J ÷ 4.184
What is a calorie (thermochemical)?
A calorie (cal), or gram calorie, is a unit of energy equal to the heat needed to raise one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure. The small-c calorie is the chemistry/physics unit, distinct from the food Calorie (kcal).
What is a joule?
A joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, equal to the work done by a force of one newton moving one meter. The standard scientific unit of energy.