Calories to Joules Conversion (cal to J)

Need to convert calories to joules? Our online tool provides instant and accurate results. Easily understand energy units with our simple conversion calculator. Calories to joules conversion made easy.






Calories (cal): Often associated with food, a calorie is a unit of energy. However, it’s important to note that the calorie used in nutrition is a kilocalorie (kcal).
Joules (J): The standard unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI), joules measure energy transfer or work done.

How to Convert Calories to Joules

To convert calories to joules, you use the following conversion factor:

1 calorie (cal) is equal to 4.184 joules (J).

Calories to Joules Conversion Examples:

  • Convert 1 calorie to joules:

1cal×4.184J/cal=4.184J

  • Convert 47.3 calories to joules:

47.3cal×4.184J/cal=197.6232J

  • Convert 2000 calories to joules:

2000cal×4.184J/cal=8368J

  • Convert 100 calories to joules:

100cal×4.184J/cal=418.4J

  • Convert 150 calories to joules:

150cal×4.184J/cal=627.6J

Calories to Joules Conversion Table

1 cal to J = 4.184 J
47500 cal to J = 198740 J
28 cal to J = 117.152 J
270 cal to J = 1129.68 J
675 cal to J = 2823.9 J
15 cal to J = 62.76 J
58.0 cal to J = 242.672 J
567 cal to J = 2369.928 J
86.8 cal to J = 363.4112 J
550 cal to J = 2301.2 J
20000 cal to J = 83680 J
250 cal to J = 1046 J
2400 cal to J = 10041.6 J

Calories to Joules Converter

Our converter is designed to make the conversion process effortless. Simply:

  1. Enter the value: Input the number of calories (or kilocalories) you want to convert.
  2. Get your result: The converter will instantly display the equivalent value in joules.

It’s that simple! No complex calculations or formulas are required.

Why Choose Our Converter?

  • Accuracy: Our converter uses the precise conversion factor of 4.184 joules per calorie.
  • Speed: Get your results instantly without any delays.
  • Ease of use: Our user-friendly interface makes conversion a breeze.
  • Free: Our service is completely free to use.

By using our calories to joules converter, you can quickly and accurately determine the energy equivalent between these two units. Whether you’re a nutritionist, scientist, or simply curious, our tool is here to assist you.

Related: Joules to Calories Converter