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Calorie to Joule Converter
1 cal =
J
How to Convert from Calorie to Joule
Formula:
cal × 4.184 = J
To convert from calories to joules, multiply by 4.184.
Example Calculation
For example, to convert 10 Calorie to Joule:
100cal × 4.184 = 418.4J
About these Units
Calorie (cal)
A calorie is a unit of energy equal to the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. It equals approximately 4.184 joules.
Joule (J)
The joule is the SI unit of energy, defined as the energy transferred when applying a force of one newton through a distance of one meter. It is named after the English physicist James Prescott Joule.
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