Convert 1 Calories to Joules

Convert between cal and Joules with step-by-step calculation. 1 cal = 4.184 Joules.

cal to Joules
cal
Joules
Answer
1 cal = 4.184 joules
Step 1 — Conversion factor

1 cal = 4.184 joules

To convert cal to joules, multiply by 4.184.

Step 2 — Calculate

1 cal × 4.184 J1 cal

= 1 × 4.184

= 4.184 J

1 cal = 4.184 joules

cal to Joules conversion table
calJoules
14.184
28.368
520.92
1041.84
25104.6
50209.2
100418.4
2501046
5002092
10004184

How to Convert cal to Joules

To convert cal to Joules, use the conversion factor: 1 cal = 4.184 Joules. Enter any value above and click Convert to see the step-by-step calculation.

Formula

Multiply or divide the value by the conversion factor to get the result. The calculator shows every step of the arithmetic.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Joules are in 1 cal?

1 cal = 4.184 Joules.

What category is this conversion?

This is a Energy conversion.

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