How many Joules are in one calorie?

There are 4.184 Joules in one calorie. This means 1 cal equals 4.184 J.

What is the formula for calories to Joules?

The conversion formula is: Joules = calories × 4.184. Simply multiply your value in calories by 4.184 to get the result in Joules.

Convert calories to Joules (cal to J)

Use this tool to convert between energy units like Watt-second, Watt-minute, Watt-hour etc.

Amount

From

Result

41.84

Convert calories to Joules quickly and easily. Our energy conversion tool provides precise calculations for cal to J conversions.

How to Convert calories to Joules

Converting calories to Joules is straightforward. The conversion formula is:

Joules = calories × 4.184

This means that 1 calorie equals 4.184 Joules. Conversely, 1 Joule equals 0.23900573613767 calories.

Example Calculation

To convert 10 calories to Joules:

10 cal × 4.184 = 41.84 J

Common calories to Joules Conversions

1 cal = 4.184 J
5 cal = 20.92 J
10 cal = 41.84 J
50 cal = 209.2 J
100 cal = 418.4 J

Conversion Facts

1 calorie equals 4.184 Joules
1 Joule equals 0.23900573613767 calories
Formula: Multiply calories by 4.184 to get Joules

Common Applications

Converting between calories and Joules is frequently needed in:

Renewable energy systems
Industrial power measurements
Electrical consumption tracking
Nutritional energy calculations

Whether you're working on a professional project or need conversions for everyday tasks, this energy converter provides accurate results instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you convert calories to Joules?

To convert calories to Joules, multiply the value by 4.184. The formula is: Joules = calories × 4.184. For example, 10 cal = 41.84 J.

How many Joules are in 1 calorie?

There are 4.184 Joules in 1 calorie. This is the standard conversion factor for energy measurements.

What is the formula for converting cal to J?

The conversion formula is: J = cal × 4.184. Simply multiply your calories value by 4.184 to get the equivalent in Joules.

How do you convert Joules to calories?

To convert Joules back to calories, multiply by 0.23900573613767. The inverse formula is: calories = Joules × 0.23900573613767.

Is calories to Joules conversion accurate?

Yes, this converter uses the standard international conversion factor of 4.184, ensuring accurate and reliable results for all energy conversions.

When should I use calories vs Joules?

calories and Joules are different units of energy. Use calories for various applications and Joules for various applications.

calories to Joules Conversion Reference

Quick reference table showing common calories to Joules conversions. Use this chart for fast lookups of frequently used values.

cal	J
0.1 cal	0.4184 J
0.2 cal	0.8368 J
0.3 cal	1.2552 J
0.4 cal	1.6736 J
0.5 cal	2.092 J
0.6 cal	2.5104 J
0.7 cal	2.9288 J
0.8 cal	3.3472 J
0.9 cal	3.7656 J

cal	J
1 cal	4.184 J
2 cal	8.368 J
3 cal	12.552 J
4 cal	16.736 J
5 cal	20.92 J
6 cal	25.104 J
7 cal	29.288 J
8 cal	33.472 J
9 cal	37.656 J

cal	J
10 cal	41.84 J
20 cal	83.68 J
30 cal	125.52 J
40 cal	167.36 J
50 cal	209.2 J
60 cal	251.04 J
70 cal	292.88 J
80 cal	334.72 J
90 cal	376.56 J

cal	J
100 cal	418.4 J
200 cal	836.8 J
300 cal	1255.2 J
400 cal	1673.6 J
500 cal	2092 J
600 cal	2510.4 J
700 cal	2928.8 J
800 cal	3347.2 J
900 cal	3765.6 J

cal	J
1000 cal	4184 J
2000 cal	8368 J
3000 cal	12552 J
4000 cal	16736 J
5000 cal	20920 J
6000 cal	25104 J
7000 cal	29288 J
8000 cal	33472 J
9000 cal	37656 J

cal	J
10000 cal	41840 J
20000 cal	83680 J
30000 cal	125520 J
40000 cal	167360 J
50000 cal	209200 J
60000 cal	251040 J
70000 cal	292880 J
80000 cal	334720 J
90000 cal	376560 J

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