Thermochemical calories to Joules
1 cal = 4.184 J. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
J = cal × (4.184) × (1)1 cal = 4.184 J
thermochemical calorie (cal)
Thermochemical calorie is a unit of energy: 1 cal = 4.184 J. The thermochemical definition is used; 1,000 cal = 1 kcal.
Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.9: conversion factors by quantity
joule (J)
One joule is the work done by a force of 1 newton moving an object 1 meter along the force: 1 J = 1 N·m.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition
Conversion table
| cal | J |
|---|---|
| = 4.184 | |
| = 8.368 | |
| = 20.92 | |
| = 41.84 | |
| = 62.76 | |
| = 83.68 | |
| = 104.6 | |
| = 125.52 | |
| = 167.36 | |
| = 188.28 |
| cal | J |
|---|---|
| = 209.2 | |
| = 251.04 | |
| = 292.88 | |
| = 334.72 | |
| = 376.56 | |
| = 418.4 | |
| = 627.6 | |
| = 669.44 | |
| = 711.28 | |
| = 753.12 |
Frequently asked questions
How many joules are in 1 thermochemical calorie?
1 cal = 4.184 J. J = cal × (4.184) × (1)
How do I convert cal to J?
J = cal × (4.184) × (1)
Is 1 thermochemical calorie bigger than 1 joule?
1 cal = 4.184 J.
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