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Calorie (thermochemical) to Joule Converter
Use this page to convert calorie (thermochemical) values into joule, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cal = 4.184 J
1 J = 0.239005736137667 cal
Example: 120 cal = 502.08 J
Calorie (thermochemical)
A thermochemical calorie equals 4.184 joules.
History: Calories originated in heat measurement and thermodynamics.
Current use: Calories appear in chemistry and some older references.
Also written as cal, calorie, calories.
Joule
A joule is the work done by a force of one newton through one meter.
History: It is named after James Prescott Joule.
Current use: Joules are used in physics, engineering, and energy calculations.
Also written as J, joules.
Calorie (thermochemical) to Joule table
| Calorie (thermochemical) [cal] | Joule [J] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cal | 0.04184 J |
| 0.1 cal | 0.4184 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Joule (J) are in one Calorie (thermochemical) (cal)?
One Calorie (thermochemical) equals 4.184 Joule.
How do you convert Calorie (thermochemical) to Joule?
Multiply the Calorie (thermochemical) value by 4.184 to get the result in Joule.
How do you convert Joule back to Calorie (thermochemical)?
Multiply the Joule value by 0.239005736137667 to get back to Calorie (thermochemical).
What is 120 Calorie (thermochemical) in Joule?
120 Calorie (thermochemical) equals 502.08 Joule.