Joule to Calorie

1 J = 0.239006 cal

One joule equals 0.239006 calories, and one calorie equals 4.184 joules.

Joule to Calorie formula

cal = J × 0.23900574

To convert joules to calories, multiply the value by 0.23900574. One joule equals 0.239006 calories.

Step-by-step examples

Convert 1 joules to calories

  1. 1Start with the value in joules: 1 J.
  2. 2Multiply by the conversion factor 0.23900574.
  3. 31 × 0.23900574 = 0.239006 cal.

Result: 1 J = 0.239006 cal

Convert 10 joules to calories

  1. 1Start with the value in joules: 10 J.
  2. 2Multiply by the conversion factor 0.23900574.
  3. 310 × 0.23900574 = 2.390057 cal.

Result: 10 J = 2.390057 cal

Convert 100 joules to calories

  1. 1Start with the value in joules: 100 J.
  2. 2Multiply by the conversion factor 0.23900574.
  3. 3100 × 0.23900574 = 23.900574 cal.

Result: 100 J = 23.900574 cal

Joule to Calorie conversion table

Joule (J)Calorie (cal)
0.010.00239
0.10.023901
0.50.119503
10.239006
20.478011
30.717017
40.956023
51.195029
102.390057
204.780115
255.975143
5011.950287
10023.900574
25059.751434
500119.502868
1000239.005736

Joule to Calorie chart

00.61.21.792.390 J10 J

J (horizontal) vs cal (vertical)

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a joule?

There are 0.239006 calories in one joule (1 J = 0.239006 cal).

How do you convert joules to calories?

To convert joules to calories, multiply the value by 0.23900574. One joule equals 0.239006 calories.

What is 10 joules in calories?

10 joules equals 2.390057 calories.

How many joules are in a calorie?

One calorie equals 4.184 joules (1 cal = 4.184 J).