Joules to Calories
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Quick reference
| Joules (j) | Calories (cal) |
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Formula
Calories = joules × 0.23900574
Multiply the joules value by 0.2390057361376673 to get calories. To reverse — divide calories by 0.2390057361376673 to get joules.
About this conversion
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 →
The calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C, equal to approximately 4.184 joules. Learn more →
Source: NIST International Reference