Calories to Joules Converter (cal to J)

1 cal = 4.184 J

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Formula

To convert calories to joules, multiply the value by 4.184.

J = cal × 4.184

Example calculation

Convert 5 cal to J:

5 cal × 4.184 = 20.92 J

Conversion table

calories → joules
calJ
14.1840
28.3680
312.5520
416.7360
520.9200
625.1040
729.2880
833.4720
937.6560
1041.8400
1562.7600
2083.6800
25104.6000
30125.5200
35146.4400
40167.3600
45188.2800
50209.2000
55230.1200
60251.0400
65271.9600
70292.8800
75313.8000
80334.7200
85355.6400
90376.5600
95397.4800
100418.4000
200836.8000
5002092.0000
10004184.0000
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About the units

Calorie (cal)
The thermochemical calorie is exactly 4.184 joules, historically the heat to warm one gram of water by 1 °C.
Joule (J)
The SI unit of energy, one newton-metre, named after James Prescott Joule.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert calories to joules?
To convert calories to joules, multiply the value by 4.184.
How many joules are in 1 calorie?
1 calorie equals 4.184 J.
How many joules are in 10 calories?
10 cal equals 41.84 J.
How do I convert joules back to calories?
Use the reverse converter: 1 joule equals 0.239006 cal.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.

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