Joules to Thermochemical calories
1 J ≈ 0.239 cal. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
cal = J × (1) × (125 / 523)1 J ≈ 0.239006 cal
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
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
Conversion table
| J | cal |
|---|---|
| ≈ 0.239006 | |
| ≈ 0.478011 | |
| ≈ 1.19503 | |
| ≈ 2.39006 | |
| ≈ 3.58509 | |
| ≈ 4.78011 | |
| ≈ 5.97514 | |
| ≈ 7.17017 | |
| ≈ 9.56023 | |
| ≈ 10.7553 |
| J | cal |
|---|---|
| ≈ 11.9503 | |
| ≈ 14.3403 | |
| ≈ 16.7304 | |
| ≈ 19.1205 | |
| ≈ 21.5105 | |
| ≈ 23.9006 | |
| ≈ 35.8509 | |
| ≈ 38.2409 | |
| ≈ 40.631 | |
| ≈ 43.021 |
Frequently asked questions
How many thermochemical calories are in 1 joule?
1 J ≈ 0.239 cal. cal = J × (1) × (125 / 523)
How do I convert J to cal?
cal = J × (1) × (125 / 523)
Is 1 joule bigger than 1 thermochemical calorie?
1 J ≈ 0.239 cal.
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