Joule to Calorie (J to cal)
Convert J to cal — Energy converter
One joule equals 0.23900574 cal, so to convert joules to calories you multiply the value by 0.23900574. A joule is smaller than a calorie — going the other way, 1 cal = 4.184 J. For example, 10 J = 2.390057 cal and 50 J = 11.950287 cal.
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1 J = 0.23900574 cal
Joule to Calorie formula
1 Joule = 0.23900574 cal
Worked examples
- 25 J = 5.975143 cal
- 100 J = 23.900574 cal
Joule to Calorie conversion table
| Joule (J) | Calorie (cal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.23900574 |
| 2 | 0.47801147 |
| 3 | 0.71701721 |
| 5 | 1.195029 |
| 8 | 1.912046 |
| 10 | 2.390057 |
| 12 | 2.868069 |
| 15 | 3.585086 |
| 20 | 4.780115 |
| 25 | 5.975143 |
| 50 | 11.950287 |
| 100 | 23.900574 |
| 250 | 59.751434 |
| 500 | 119.502868 |
| 1000 | 239.005736 |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in one joule?
One joule equals 0.23900574 calories (cal).
How many joules are in one calorie?
One calorie equals 4.184 joules (J).
How do you convert joules to calories?
1 Joule = 0.23900574 cal. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 J in cal?
5 J = 1.195029 cal.
What is 100 J in cal?
100 J = 23.900574 cal.
What is 10 J in cal?
10 J = 2.390057 cal.
What is 20 J in cal?
20 J = 4.780115 cal.
Is a joule bigger than a calorie?
No. A joule is smaller — one joule equals 0.23900574 calories, while one calorie equals 4.184 joules.