Convert Gigajoules to calories (GJ to cal)

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

Use this calculator to convert Gigajoules (GJ) to calories (cal) with ease. Get accurate energy conversions instantly.

How to Convert Gigajoules to calories

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

calories = Gigajoules × 239005736.13767

This means that 1 Gigajoule equals 239005736.13767 calories. Conversely, 1 calorie equals 4.184e-9 Gigajoules.

Example Calculation

To convert 10 Gigajoules to calories:

10 GJ × 239005736.13767 = 2390057361.3767 cal

Common Gigajoules to calories Conversions

  • 1 GJ = 239005736.13767 cal
  • 5 GJ = 1195028680.6883 cal
  • 10 GJ = 2390057361.3767 cal
  • 25 GJ = 5975143403.4418 cal
  • 50 GJ = 11950286806.884 cal

Gigajoules to calories Reference

The conversion ratio between Gigajoules and calories is:

  • 1 GJ = 239005736.13767 cal
  • 1 cal = 4.184e-9 GJ

Use this ratio to convert any value between these units.

Common Applications

Converting between Gigajoules and calories is frequently needed in:

  • Electrical consumption tracking
  • Nutritional energy calculations
  • Physics and engineering
  • Renewable energy systems

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

Frequently Asked Questions

To convert Gigajoules to calories, multiply the value by 239005736.13767. The formula is: calories = Gigajoules × 239005736.13767. For example, 10 GJ = 2390057361.3767 cal.

There are 239005736.13767 calories in 1 Gigajoule. This is the standard conversion factor for energy measurements.

The conversion formula is: cal = GJ × 239005736.13767. Simply multiply your Gigajoules value by 239005736.13767 to get the equivalent in calories.

To convert calories back to Gigajoules, multiply by 4.184e-9. The inverse formula is: Gigajoules = calories × 4.184e-9.

Yes, this converter uses the standard international conversion factor of 239005736.13767, ensuring accurate and reliable results for all energy conversions.

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

Quick Reference - GJ to cal

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

GJcal
0.1 GJ23900573.613767 cal
0.2 GJ47801147.227533 cal
0.3 GJ71701720.8413 cal
0.4 GJ95602294.455067 cal
0.5 GJ119502868.06883 cal
0.6 GJ143403441.6826 cal
0.7 GJ167304015.29637 cal
0.8 GJ191204588.91013 cal
0.9 GJ215105162.5239 cal
GJcal
1 GJ239005736.13767 cal
2 GJ478011472.27533 cal
3 GJ717017208.413 cal
4 GJ956022944.55067 cal
5 GJ1195028680.6883 cal
6 GJ1434034416.826 cal
7 GJ1673040152.9637 cal
8 GJ1912045889.1013 cal
9 GJ2151051625.239 cal
GJcal
10 GJ2390057361.3767 cal
20 GJ4780114722.7533 cal
30 GJ7170172084.13 cal
40 GJ9560229445.5067 cal
50 GJ11950286806.883 cal
60 GJ14340344168.26 cal
70 GJ16730401529.637 cal
80 GJ19120458891.013 cal
90 GJ21510516252.39 cal
GJcal
100 GJ23900573613.767 cal
200 GJ47801147227.533 cal
300 GJ71701720841.3 cal
400 GJ95602294455.067 cal
500 GJ119502868068.83 cal
600 GJ143403441682.6 cal
700 GJ167304015296.37 cal
800 GJ191204588910.13 cal
900 GJ215105162523.9 cal
GJcal
1000 GJ239005736137.67 cal
2000 GJ478011472275.33 cal
3000 GJ717017208413 cal
4000 GJ956022944550.67 cal
5000 GJ1195028680688.3 cal
6000 GJ1434034416826 cal
7000 GJ1673040152963.7 cal
8000 GJ1912045889101.3 cal
9000 GJ2151051625239 cal
GJcal
10000 GJ2390057361376.7 cal
20000 GJ4780114722753.3 cal
30000 GJ7170172084130 cal
40000 GJ9560229445506.7 cal
50000 GJ11950286806883 cal
60000 GJ14340344168260 cal
70000 GJ16730401529637 cal
80000 GJ19120458891013 cal
90000 GJ21510516252390 cal