ENERGY CONVERSION
Calorie (thermochemical) to Joule.
Convert calorie (thermochemical) (cal) to joule (J), with the math explained.
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How to convert calorie (thermochemical) to joule
Multiply your calorie (thermochemical) value by 4.184 to get the equivalent in joule. Both units are normalized through the joule.
J = cal × 4.18410 cal = 41.84 J
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cal to J conversion table
| Calorie (thermochemical) (cal) | Joule (J) |
|---|---|
| 1 cal | 4.184 J |
| 2 cal | 8.368 J |
| 5 cal | 20.92 J |
| 10 cal | 41.84 J |
| 20 cal | 83.68 J |
| 50 cal | 209.2 J |
| 100 cal | 418.4 J |
| 500 cal | 2,092 J |
| 1,000 cal | 4,184 J |
About the calorie (thermochemical)
The calorie (thermochemical) (cal) is a unit of energy. One calorie (thermochemical) equals 4.184 joule (base unit) in this calculator.
All calorie (thermochemical) conversionsAbout the joule
The joule (J) is a unit of energy. One joule equals 1 joule (base unit) in this calculator.
All joule conversionsCommon questions
What is 1 cal in J?
One calorie (thermochemical) equals 4.184 J. Use the formula above for other values.
Why might another calculator show a different last digit?
Calculators may round at different stages or use different unit conventions. We keep full JavaScript numeric precision during calculation and round only for display. Choose up to 15 significant digits. Check US versus UK units and the notes for this category.
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