Joule → Calorie (J → cal)

1 J = 0.23900573613767 cal
1 Joule (J) = 0.23900573613767 Calorie (cal).

Joule (J):


Calorie (cal):

If you want to reverse convert, use Calorie → Joule. 1 cal = 4.184 J. You can also explore the full Energy converter page for more cross conversions.

Conversion formula

Joule to Calorie formula: value in cal = value in J × 0.23900573613767.

Calorie to Joule formula: value in J = value in cal × 4.184.

How to convert Joule to Calorie

To convert Joule to Calorie, multiply the value in J by 0.23900573613767. This gives the result in cal.

For example, 1 J = 0.23900573613767 cal and 10 J = 2.3900573613767 cal.

What is Joule?

Joule (J): The SI energy unit connects mechanical work with electrical energy. 1 J = 1 N·m = 1 W·s.

What is Calorie?

Calorie (cal): The thermochemical calorie is a heat unit equal to 4.184 joules. 1 cal = 4.184 J.

FAQ

Joule → other Energy units

• 1 joule → kilojoule = 0.001 kilojoule
• 1 joule = 1.0E-6 megajoule
• 1 joule → calorie = 0.23900573613767 calorie
• 1 joule → kilocalorie = 0.00023900573613767 kilocalorie
• 1 joule → watt hour = 0.00027777777777778 watt hour
• 1 joule = 2.7777777777778E-7 kilowatt hour
• 1 joule = 2.7777777777778E-10 megawatt hour
• 1 joule → british thermal unit = 0.00094781339449889 british thermal unit
• 1 joule → foot pound = 0.7375610331755 foot pound
• 1 joule = 6241509074460.8 mega electron volt
• 1 joule = 6.2415090744608E+18 electron volt

Joule → Calorie Table

The table below shows common values from Joule to Calorie and the reverse direction for quick reference.

Calorie → Joule Table

Calorie → Joule

The reverse value is 1 cal = 4.184 J.