J to cal | Convert Joule to calorie

Joule to calorie Conversion Formula

To convert from Joule (J) to calorie (cal), use the following formula:

$\textbf{ calorie} \text{ (cal)}$

$= \frac{1}{4.184}\times \textbf{ Joule} \text{ (J)}$

$= 0.23900573613766730402\times \textbf{ Joule} \text{ (J)}$

With $\frac{1}{4.184}$ is the ratio between the base units calorie (cal) and Joule (J).

Example

Let's convert 5 Joule (J) to calorie (cal).

Using the formula:

$5 \times 0.23900573613766730402 = 1.1950286806883365201$

Therefore, 5 Joule (J) is equal to $1.1950286806883365201$ calorie (cal).

What is a Joule (J)?

A Joule (J) is a base unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). The plural form is Joules.

What is a calorie (cal)?

A calorie (cal) is a base unit of energy. The plural form is calories.

What is the International System of Units (SI)?

The International System of Units (SI) is the modern form of the metric system and the most widely used system of measurement in the world. It is founded on seven fundamental units: the second (time), meter (length), kilogram (mass), ampere (electric current), kelvin (thermodynamic temperature), mole (amount of substance), and candela (luminous intensity).

Joule to calorie Conversion Table

Here are some quick reference conversions from Joule (J) to calorie (cal):

Joules	calories
0.000001 J	$2.3900573613766730402\times 10^{-7}$ cal
0.001 J	$0.00023900573613766730402$ cal
0.1 J	$0.023900573613766730402$ cal
1 J	$0.23900573613766730402$ cal
2 J	$0.47801147227533460804$ cal
3 J	$0.71701720841300191206$ cal
4 J	$0.95602294455066921608$ cal
5 J	$1.1950286806883365201$ cal
6 J	$1.4340344168260038241$ cal
7 J	$1.6730401529636711281$ cal
8 J	$1.9120458891013384322$ cal
9 J	$2.1510516252390057362$ cal
10 J	$2.3900573613766730402$ cal
20 J	$4.7801147227533460804$ cal
30 J	$7.1701720841300191206$ cal
40 J	$9.5602294455066921608$ cal
50 J	$11.950286806883365201$ cal
100 J	$23.900573613766730402$ cal
1000 J	$239.00573613766730402$ cal
10000 J	$2390.0573613766730402$ cal