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Convert joule to calorie
Convert joule (J) to calorie (thermochemical) (cal) instantly. Free, no signup, nothing is uploaded — everything runs in your browser.
Joule (J)
To
0.2390057361
Calorie (thermochemical) (cal)
Joule to Calorie (thermochemical) conversion table
| Joule [J] | Calorie (thermochemical) [cal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00239006 |
| 0.1 | 0.02390057 |
| 1 | 0.23900574 |
| 2 | 0.47801147 |
| 3 | 0.71701721 |
| 5 | 1.19502868 |
| 10 | 2.39005736 |
| 20 | 4.78011472 |
| 50 | 11.95028681 |
| 100 | 23.90057361 |
| 1,000 | 239.00573614 |
How to convert joule to calorie (thermochemical)
cal = J ÷ 4.184
Example: 4184 J = 4184 ÷ 4.184 = 1000 cal
To convert back (calorie (thermochemical) to joule): J = cal × 4.184
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.
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. The small-c calorie is the chemistry/physics unit, distinct from the food Calorie (kcal).