Calorie to Joule Converter
1 cal = 4.184 J
1 cal = 4.184 J
Calorie to Joule Table
| Calorie (cal) | Joule (J) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.04184 |
| 0.1 | 0.4184 |
| 1 | 4.184 |
| 2 | 8.368 |
| 5 | 20.92 |
| 10 | 41.84 |
| 20 | 83.68 |
| 50 | 209.2 |
| 100 | 418.4 |
| 500 | 2,092 |
| 1000 | 4,184 |
How to Convert Calorie to Joule
To convert Calorie (cal) to Joule (J), use the formula: 1 cal = 4.184 J.
For example, to convert 5 cal to J: 5 cal = 20.92 J. Similarly, 10 cal = 41.84 J, 25 cal = 104.6 J, and 100 cal = 418.4 J.
To convert in the other direction, 1 J = 0.239006 cal. Simply enter your value in either field above for instant bi-directional conversion.
What is a Calorie?
A calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C. Small calories are used in chemistry and physics.
What is a Joule?
A joule (J) is the SI unit of energy — the work done by a force of one newton over one meter. Joules are used in physics and engineering for energy calculations.
Common Calorie to Joule Conversions
Here are some frequently looked-up conversions between Calorie and Joule:
- 1 cal = 4.184 J
- 5 cal = 20.92 J
- 10 cal = 41.84 J
- 25 cal = 104.6 J
- 100 cal = 418.4 J