Joules to Calories Converter

One joule equals approximately 0.239006 thermochemical calories. Joules are the SI unit for energy; calories are used in nutrition and chemistry.

Formula

cal = J × 0.239006One thermochemical calorie equals exactly 4.184 joules.
Example: 100 J × 0.239006 = 23.9 cal

Common Values

JouleCalorie
1 J0.2390057361 cal
4.184 J1 cal
10 J2.390057361 cal
100 J23.90057361 cal
1000 J239.0057361 cal
4184 J1000 cal
10000 J2390.057361 cal
100000 J23900.57361 cal

Unit Definitions

Joule
Symbol: J

The Joule (J) is a unit of energy.

Calorie
Symbol: cal

The Calorie (cal) is a unit of energy.

Looking for the reverse? Calorie to Joule converter →