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Joule to Calorie (nutritional) Converter
Use this page to convert joule values into calorie (nutritional), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 J = 0.000238845896627496 Cal
1 Cal = 4,186.8 J
Example: 120 J = 0.0286615075952995 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 (nutritional)
A nutritional Calorie equals 4,186.8 joules in this converter.
History: Nutrition labeling adopted the large calorie, equivalent to a kilocalorie.
Current use: Nutritional Calories are used for food energy and diet tracking.
Also written as Cal, food calorie, food calories, nutrition calorie, nutrition calories.
Joule to Calorie (nutritional) table
| Joule [J] | Calorie (nutritional) [Cal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 J | 0.00000238845896627496 Cal |
| 0.1 J | 0.0000238845896627496 Cal |
| 1 J | 0.000238845896627496 Cal |
| 2 J | 0.000477691793254992 Cal |
| 5 J | 0.00119422948313748 Cal |
| 10 J | 0.00238845896627496 Cal |
| 20 J | 0.00477691793254992 Cal |
| 50 J | 0.0119422948313748 Cal |
| 100 J | 0.0238845896627496 Cal |
Frequently asked questions
How many Calorie (nutritional) (Cal) are in one Joule (J)?
One Joule equals 0.000238845896627496 Calorie (nutritional).
How do you convert Joule to Calorie (nutritional)?
Multiply the Joule value by 0.000238845896627496 to get the result in Calorie (nutritional).
How do you convert Calorie (nutritional) back to Joule?
Multiply the Calorie (nutritional) value by 4,186.8 to get back to Joule.
What is 120 Joule in Calorie (nutritional)?
120 Joule equals 0.0286615075952995 Calorie (nutritional).