Calorie (cal) to Joule (J) Conversion
Convert calorie (cal) to joule (j) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
Energy Converter
1 Calorie (cal) = 0 Joule (J)
Common Conversions
About Calorie (cal) to Joule (J) Conversion
Converting from Calorie (cal) to Joule (J) is a common energy conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between calorie (cal) and joule (j), providing instant results with high precision.
Calorie (cal)
Definition: A calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C at standard pressure (equals 4.184 joules).
History: First defined by Nicolas Clément in 1824, used in early thermochemistry.
Current use: Still used in chemistry and some engineering fields.
Joule (J)
Definition: The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, defined as the work done by a force of one newton moving one meter.
History: Named after James Prescott Joule, established in 1889, adopted as SI unit in 1948.
Current use: Fundamental unit for all energy measurements in physics and engineering.
Details
- From: Calorie (cal)
- To: Joule (J)
- Formula: 1 cal = 4.1840000000 J
- Example: 25 cal = 104.6000000000 J
Calorie (cal) to Joule (J) Conversion Table
| Calorie (cal) | Joule (J) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.04184 |
| 0.1 | 0.4184 |
| 1 | 4.184 |
| 2 | 8.368 |
| 3 | 12.552 |
| 5 | 20.92 |
| 10 | 41.84 |
| 20 | 83.68 |
| 50 | 209.2 |
| 100 | 418.4 |
| 1000 | 4184 |