Joules to Calories Converter

Convert joules (J) to calories (cal) instantly. Type a value below; the result updates as you type. 1 J = 0.239006 cal.

How to convert joules to calories

1 J = 0.23900574 cal. To convert joules to calories, divide the value by 4.184.

calories = joules ÷ 4.184

Worked examples

  • 5 J = 1.19503 cal
  • 12 J = 2.86807 cal
  • 100 J = 23.9006 cal

Common joules to calories conversions

How many calories is 2 J?

2 J is equal to 0.478011 cal.

How many calories is 10 J?

10 J is equal to 2.39006 cal.

How many calories is 20 J?

20 J is equal to 4.78011 cal.

How many calories is 50 J?

50 J is equal to 11.9503 cal.

How many calories is 100 J?

100 J is equal to 23.9006 cal.

How many calories is 500 J?

500 J is equal to 119.503 cal.

Joules to calories conversion table

Joules (J)Calories (cal)
1 J0.239006 cal
2 J0.478011 cal
3 J0.717017 cal
4 J0.956023 cal
5 J1.19503 cal
6 J1.43403 cal
7 J1.67304 cal
8 J1.91205 cal
9 J2.15105 cal
10 J2.39006 cal
15 J3.58509 cal
20 J4.78011 cal
25 J5.97514 cal
30 J7.17017 cal
40 J9.56023 cal
50 J11.9503 cal
75 J17.9254 cal
100 J23.9006 cal
250 J59.7514 cal
500 J119.503 cal
1,000 J239.006 cal

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in 1 joule?

1 joule (J) equals 0.239006 calories (cal).

How do I convert joules to calories?

To convert joules to calories, divide the value by 4.184. For example, 5 J = 1.19503 cal.

How many joules are in 1 calorie?

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

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