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Calorie (thermochemical) to Joule Converter

Convert Calorie (thermochemical) to Joule instantly — live results with exact conversion factors.

4.184 J

Answer

1 calorie (thermochemical) = 4.184 joules. To convert cal to J, multiply by 4.184.

Quick Reference Table

Calorie (thermochemical) (cal) Joule (J)
1 4.184
2 8.368
5 20.92
10 41.84
20 83.68
50 209.2
100 418.4
250 1046
500 2092
1000 4184

Formula

Convert Calorie (thermochemical) (cal) to Joule (J) using the relationship:

J = cal × 4.184

How to Convert

  1. Take the value in calories (thermochemical) (cal).
  2. Multiply it by 4.184 (the conversion factor from cal to J).
  3. The result is the equivalent value in joules (J).
  4. Example: 1 cal = 4.184 J.

Reverse Conversion

Need it the other direction? Joule to Calorie (thermochemical) conversion.

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FAQ

How many joules are in 1 calorie (thermochemical)?

1 Calorie (thermochemical) equals 4.184 joules. Multiply by 4.184 to convert cal to J.

What is the formula to convert calorie (thermochemical) to joule?

Multiply the value in calories (thermochemical) by 4.184 to get joules. Formula: J = cal × 4.184.

How do I convert calories (thermochemical) to joules easily?

Enter your value in the converter at the top of this page — the joules result updates live as you type. You can also multiply by 4.184 directly.