Joules to Calories Converter
Convert joules to calories (J to cal) instantly with our free online converter. Accurate results with decimal precision.
How to convert joules to calories?
To convert joules to calories, you can use the following conversion factor: **1 joule = 0.239006 calories**, multiply the number of joules by 0.239006.
E(cal) = E(J) × 0.239006
Example
Convert 4.184 J to calories:
E(cal) = 4.184J × 0.239006 = 1cal
How many calories in a joule?
There are 0.239006 calories in one joule.
1J = 0.239006cal
1J = 0.239006cal
How many joules in a calorie?
There are 4.184 joules in one calorie.
1cal = 4.184J
1cal = 4.184J
What is a Calorie?
A calorie is a unit of energy commonly used in nutrition to measure the energy content of food. It is defined as the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius.
Popular joules to calories conversion table
| Joules (J) | Calories (cal) |
|---|---|
| 1 J | 0.239006 cal |
| 4.184 J | 1 cal |
| 10 J | 2.39006 cal |
| 50 J | 11.9503 cal |
| 100 J | 23.9006 cal |
| 500 J | 119.503 cal |
| 1000 J | 239.006 cal |
| 2000 J | 478.012 cal |
| 5000 J | 1195.03 cal |
| 10000 J | 2390.06 cal |
| 50000 J | 11950.3 cal |