Joules to Calories (J to cal)

Free online joule to calorie converter. Type a value, get an instant exact result — plus the formula, a ready-made conversion table, and reverse conversion.

ENERGY CONVERTER — INSTANT RESULT
Formula: multiply the joule value by 0.23900574 — i.e. cal = J × 0.23900574
Quick check: 1 J = 0.23900574 cal

Joules to Calories conversion table

Joules (J)Calories (cal)
1 J0.23900574 cal
2 J0.47801147 cal
3 J0.71701721 cal
4 J0.95602294 cal
5 J1.19502868 cal
6 J1.43403442 cal
7 J1.67304015 cal
8 J1.91204589 cal
9 J2.15105163 cal
10 J2.39005736 cal
15 J3.58508604 cal
20 J4.78011472 cal
25 J5.9751434 cal
30 J7.17017208 cal
40 J9.56022945 cal
50 J11.95028681 cal
75 J17.92543021 cal
100 J23.90057361 cal
250 J59.75143403 cal
500 J119.50286807 cal
1,000 J239.00573614 cal

How to convert joules to calories

To convert joules to calories, multiply the amount in joules by 0.23900574. For example, 10 J = 2.39005736 cal. To convert in the other direction, divide by the same factor, or use the ⇄ swap button above.

Convert between joules, calories, BTU, kilowatt-hours and foot-pounds. The joule is the SI unit of energy; the thermochemical calorie is defined as exactly 4.184 J.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one joule?
One joule is exactly 0.23900574 calories.
How do I convert J to cal?
Multiply the J value by 0.23900574 to get cal. The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 joules in calories?
100 joules equals 23.90057361 calories.

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