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Convert calories to joules (cal to J)

Convert calories to joules

Convert energy from calories (cal) to joules (J) online.

Conversion factor
1 cal = 4.184 J

Multiply the value in calories by 4.184.

Table of values

cal J
1 4.184
5 20.92
10 41.84
50 209.2
100 418.4
1000 4184

Help

calories: Calorie (kal) is a non-systemic unit of heat. Equal to the energy required to heat 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius.

joule:The joule (J) is the SI unit of work and energy. Equal to the work done by a force of 1 Newton when moving 1 meter.

Questions and answers

How many joules are in 1 cal?
Answer: 4.184.

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