Calories to Megajoules Converter (cal to MJ)

1 cal = 0.000004184 MJ

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Formula

To convert calories to megajoules, multiply the value by 0.000004184.

MJ = cal × 0.000004184

Example calculation

Convert 5 cal to MJ:

5 cal × 0.000004184 = 0.00002092 MJ

Conversion table

calories → megajoules
calMJ
10.000004184
20.000008368
30.000012552
40.000016736
50.00002092
60.000025104
70.000029288
80.000033472
90.000037656
100.00004184
150.0001
200.0001
250.0001
300.0001
350.0001
400.0002
450.0002
500.0002
550.0002
600.0003
650.0003
700.0003
750.0003
800.0003
850.0004
900.0004
950.0004
1000.0004
2000.0008
5000.0021
10000.0042
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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.
Megajoule (MJ)
1,000,000 joules; used for fuel and industrial energy.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert calories to megajoules?
To convert calories to megajoules, multiply the value by 0.000004184.
How many megajoules are in 1 calorie?
1 calorie equals 0.000004184 MJ.
How many megajoules are in 10 calories?
10 cal equals 0.00004184 MJ.
How do I convert megajoules back to calories?
Use the reverse converter: 1 megajoule equals 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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