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Megajoule to Calorie (thermochemical) Converter
Use this page to convert megajoule values into calorie (thermochemical), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 MJ = 239,005.736137667 cal
1 cal = 0.000004184 MJ
Example: 120 MJ = 28,680,688.3365201 cal
Megajoule
A megajoule equals one million joules.
History: It follows the SI mega prefix for scaling joules by powers of ten.
Current use: Megajoules are used in fuel values, engineering, and energy reporting.
Also written as MJ, megajoules.
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.
Megajoule to Calorie (thermochemical) table
| Megajoule [MJ] | Calorie (thermochemical) [cal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 MJ | 2,390.05736137667 cal |
| 0.1 MJ | 23,900.5736137667 cal |
| 1 MJ | 239,005.736137667 cal |
| 2 MJ | 478,011.472275335 cal |
| 5 MJ | 1,195,028.68068834 cal |
| 10 MJ | 2,390,057.36137667 cal |
| 20 MJ | 4,780,114.72275335 cal |
| 50 MJ | 11,950,286.8068834 cal |
| 100 MJ | 23,900,573.6137667 cal |
Frequently asked questions
How many Calorie (thermochemical) (cal) are in one Megajoule (MJ)?
One Megajoule equals 239,005.736137667 Calorie (thermochemical).
How do you convert Megajoule to Calorie (thermochemical)?
Multiply the Megajoule value by 239,005.736137667 to get the result in Calorie (thermochemical).
How do you convert Calorie (thermochemical) back to Megajoule?
Multiply the Calorie (thermochemical) value by 0.000004184 to get back to Megajoule.
What is 120 Megajoule in Calorie (thermochemical)?
120 Megajoule equals 28,680,688.3365201 Calorie (thermochemical).