To convert calories to joules, use J = cal × 4.184. This Calories to Joules page gives a calculator, formula, table, and worked example for cal to J. It also explains the calorie to joule relationship so you can convert calories to joules quickly and check the result.
Use this page to convert calories to joules, compare cal to J, and check the calorie to joule conversion with a formula, examples, and a reference table.
Result: 1 Calorie = 4.184 Joule
The calculator converts 1 Calorie to Joule and formats the result as 4.184 Joule.
Formula
1 cal = 4.184 J
Example: convert 1 calories to joules
Formula: J = cal × 4.184
Calculation: 1 × 4.184 = 4.184 -> 1 calories = 4.184 joules
Result: 1 calories = 4.184 joules
| Calories (cal) | Joules (J) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cal | 0.04184 J |
| 0.1 cal | 0.4184 J |
| 1 cal | 4.184 J |
| 2 cal | 8.368 J |
| 5 cal | 20.92 J |
| 10 cal | 41.84 J |
| 12 cal | 50.208 J |
| 100 cal | 418.4 J |
| 1000 cal | 4,184 J |
| 10000 cal | 41,840 J |
The symbol for calorie is cal.
calorie is a energy unit supported by this converter. The symbol for calorie is cal.
Calories are used when comparing energy values in calculators, reference tables, and technical notes.
This page uses the energy conversion factor stored for calorie to keep results consistent across the calculator and table.
The symbol for joule is J.
joule is a energy unit supported by this converter. The symbol for joule is J.
Joules are used when comparing energy values in calculators, reference tables, and technical notes.
This page uses the energy conversion factor stored for joule to keep results consistent across the calculator and table.
To convert calories to joules, use J = cal × 4.184. This is the main cal to J formula used by the calculator and table.
1 cal equals 4.184 J.
1 J equals 0.2390057361 cal.
cal to J is the abbreviated form of calorie to joule. It uses cal for calorie and J for joule.