Convert Joules to calories (J to cal)

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

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

How to Convert Joules to calories

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

calories = Joules × 0.23900573613767

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

Example Calculation

To convert 10 Joules to calories:

10 J × 0.23900573613767 = 2.3900573613767 cal

Common Joules to calories Conversions

  • 10 J = 2.3900573613767 cal
  • 50 J = 11.950286806884 cal
  • 100 J = 23.900573613767 cal
  • 500 J = 119.50286806883 cal
  • 1000 J = 239.00573613767 cal

Conversion Facts

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

Common Applications

Converting between Joules and calories 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

To convert Joules to calories, multiply the value by 0.23900573613767. The formula is: calories = Joules × 0.23900573613767. For example, 100 J = 23.900573613767 cal.

There are 0.23900573613767 calories in 1 Joule. This is the standard conversion factor for energy measurements.

The conversion formula is: cal = J × 0.23900573613767. Simply multiply your Joules value by 0.23900573613767 to get the equivalent in calories.

To convert calories back to Joules, multiply by 4.184. The inverse formula is: Joules = calories × 4.184.

Yes, this converter uses the standard international conversion factor of 0.23900573613767, ensuring accurate and reliable results for all energy conversions.

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

Joules to calories Conversion Reference

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

Jcal
0.1 J0.023900573613767 cal
0.2 J0.047801147227533 cal
0.3 J0.0717017208413 cal
0.4 J0.095602294455067 cal
0.5 J0.11950286806883 cal
0.6 J0.1434034416826 cal
0.7 J0.16730401529637 cal
0.8 J0.19120458891013 cal
0.9 J0.2151051625239 cal
Jcal
1 J0.23900573613767 cal
2 J0.47801147227533 cal
3 J0.717017208413 cal
4 J0.95602294455067 cal
5 J1.1950286806883 cal
6 J1.434034416826 cal
7 J1.6730401529637 cal
8 J1.9120458891013 cal
9 J2.151051625239 cal
Jcal
10 J2.3900573613767 cal
20 J4.7801147227533 cal
30 J7.17017208413 cal
40 J9.5602294455067 cal
50 J11.950286806883 cal
60 J14.34034416826 cal
70 J16.730401529637 cal
80 J19.120458891013 cal
90 J21.51051625239 cal
Jcal
100 J23.900573613767 cal
200 J47.801147227533 cal
300 J71.7017208413 cal
400 J95.602294455067 cal
500 J119.50286806883 cal
600 J143.4034416826 cal
700 J167.30401529637 cal
800 J191.20458891013 cal
900 J215.1051625239 cal
Jcal
1000 J239.00573613767 cal
2000 J478.01147227533 cal
3000 J717.017208413 cal
4000 J956.02294455067 cal
5000 J1195.0286806883 cal
6000 J1434.034416826 cal
7000 J1673.0401529637 cal
8000 J1912.0458891013 cal
9000 J2151.051625239 cal
Jcal
10000 J2390.0573613767 cal
20000 J4780.1147227533 cal
30000 J7170.17208413 cal
40000 J9560.2294455067 cal
50000 J11950.286806883 cal
60000 J14340.34416826 cal
70000 J16730.401529637 cal
80000 J19120.458891013 cal
90000 J21510.51625239 cal