Convert thermochemical calories (cal) to joules (J).
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cal
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JouleJ
KilojoulekJ
MegajouleMJ
Watt-hourWh
Kilowatt-hourkWh
Thermochemical caloriecal
Kilocalorie (food Calorie)kcal
BTU (international table)BTU (IT)
ElectronvolteV
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4.184
J
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JouleJ
KilojoulekJ
MegajouleMJ
Watt-hourWh
Kilowatt-hourkWh
Thermochemical caloriecal
Kilocalorie (food Calorie)kcal
BTU (international table)BTU (IT)
ElectronvolteV
No units found. Try a name or symbol.
CONVERSION
1 cal ≈ 4.184 J
6 significant figures
10 significant figures
15 significant figures
Precision changes displayed rounding, not calculation accuracy.
FORMULAJ = cal × 4.184
FORMULA & EXAMPLES
How to convert Thermochemical calories to joules
J = cal × 4.184
Multiply the cal reading by 4.184.
Worked examples
1 cal ≈ 4.184 J
1 × 4.184 ≈ 4.184
1000 cal ≈ 4184 J
1000 × 4.184 ≈ 4184
Frequently asked questions
Is a food Calorie the same as a thermochemical calorie?
A food Calorie is a kilocalorie: 1 kcal = 1,000 cal. This tool uses the thermochemical calorie of exactly 4.184 J.
Thermochemical calories to joules table
Fixed reference · Thermochemical calorie to Joule
Reference values use this page’s named pair and default context. Calculator precision and font settings do not change this table.
Thermochemical calorie (cal)
Joule (J)
0
0
0.1
0.4184
0.5
2.092
1
4.184
2
8.368
5
20.92
10
41.84
25
104.6
50
209.2
100
418.4
1000
4184
Table results use 10 significant figures; decimal formula coefficients use up to 15. Calculations use the unit definitions before rounding. Extra digits do not improve measurement accuracy.