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Joule to Calorie (thermochemical) Converter
Use this page to convert joule values into calorie (thermochemical), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 J = 0.239005736137667 cal
1 cal = 4.184 J
Example: 120 J = 28.6806883365201 cal
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)
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 to Calorie (thermochemical) table
| Joule [J] | Calorie (thermochemical) [cal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 J | 0.00239005736137667 cal |
| 0.1 J | 0.0239005736137667 cal |
| 1 J | 0.239005736137667 cal |
| 2 J | 0.478011472275335 cal |
| 5 J | 1.19502868068834 cal |
| 10 J | 2.39005736137667 cal |
| 20 J | 4.78011472275335 cal |
| 50 J | 11.9502868068834 cal |
| 100 J | 23.9005736137667 cal |
Frequently asked questions
How many Calorie (thermochemical) (cal) are in one Joule (J)?
One Joule equals 0.239005736137667 Calorie (thermochemical).
How do you convert Joule to Calorie (thermochemical)?
Multiply the Joule value by 0.239005736137667 to get the result in Calorie (thermochemical).
How do you convert Calorie (thermochemical) back to Joule?
Multiply the Calorie (thermochemical) value by 4.184 to get back to Joule.
What is 120 Joule in Calorie (thermochemical)?
120 Joule equals 28.6806883365201 Calorie (thermochemical).