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Thermochemical calories to joules converter

Convert thermochemical calories (cal) to joules (J).

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CONVERSION

1 cal ≈ 4.184 J

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)
00
0.10.4184
0.52.092
14.184
28.368
520.92
1041.84
25104.6
50209.2
100418.4
10004184
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.

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