Calories to Joules

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1 cal = — j

Quick reference

Calories (cal)Joules (j)

Formula

Joules = calories × 4.184

Multiply the calories value by 4.184 to get joules. To reverse — divide joules by 4.184 to get calories.

About this conversion

The calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C, equal to approximately 4.184 joules. Learn more →

The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, equal to the work done by a force of one newton over one meter. Learn more →

Source: NIST International Reference