Joules to Calories Converter

Convert joules to calories (J to cal) instantly. 1 joule = 0.2390057361 cal. Includes the formula and a conversion table.

cal = J × 0.2390057361

How to convert joules to calories

cal = J × 0.2390057361

One joule equals 0.2390057361 cal, so multiply the value in joules by 0.2390057361. Example: 10 J = 2.390057361 cal.

The calorie here is the thermochemical calorie (exactly 4.184 J); a food "Calorie" is one kilocalorie. One kilowatt-hour is exactly 3.6 MJ. The BTU is the International Table BTU (1,055.05585262 J).

Joules to calories conversion table

Joules (J)Calories (cal)
1 J0.2390057361 cal
2 J0.4780114723 cal
3 J0.7170172084 cal
5 J1.195028681 cal
10 J2.390057361 cal
15 J3.585086042 cal
20 J4.780114723 cal
25 J5.975143403 cal
50 J11.95028681 cal
75 J17.92543021 cal
100 J23.90057361 cal
250 J59.75143403 cal
500 J119.5028681 cal
1,000 J239.0057361 cal

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in 1 joule?

1 joule is equal to 0.2390057361 cal.

How do I convert joules to calories?

Multiply the number of joules by 0.2390057361. For example, 10 J × 0.2390057361 = 2.390057361 cal.

How do I convert calories back to joules?

Use the formula J = cal × 4.184, or open the calories to joules converter.

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