Calories to Joules (cal to J) Converter

Convert calories to joules instantly. Use our live calculator, see the exact conversion formula, view the step-by-step lookup table, and review practical examples.

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COMMON CONVERSIONS
1 Kilocalorie=4184 Joule
1 Kilowatt-hour=3600000 Joule
1 BTU=1055.06 Joule
1 Kilojoule=0.2390057361 Kilocalorie
EXACT CONVERSION FORMULA
Joules (J) = Calories (cal) ร— 4.184

1 calorie equals 4.184 Joules. Multiply calories by 4.184.

Calories to Joules Conversion Table

Quick reference lookup table for converting common values from calories to joules:

Calories (cal)Joules (J)
1 cal4.184 J
5 cal20.92 J
10 cal41.84 J
50 cal209.2 J
100 cal418.4 J
250 cal1046 J
500 cal2092 J
1000 cal4184 J

Practical Examples

1 cal = 4.184 J
Heat required to raise 1g water 1ยฐC

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Joules are in 1 calorie?

1 calorie equals 4.184 Joules.