Convert joule to calorie
Here you can quickly calculate how many calorie fit in one joule.
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- 1 J = 0.239006 cal
- 1 cal = 4.184 J
Conversion from joule to calorie example
- 1 joule = 0.239006 calorie
Joule to calorie conversion table
| joule | calorie |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.239006 |
| 2 | 0.478011 |
| 5 | 1.195029 |
| 10 | 2.390057 |
| 20 | 4.780115 |
| 50 | 11.950287 |
| 100 | 23.900574 |
Formula to convert joule to calorie
To convert joule to calorie, multiply by 0.239006.
1 J = 0.239006 cal
Example: 1 joule = 0.239006 calorie
Common mistakes
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Food 'calories' are actually kilocalories: 1 kcal = 1,000 cal. A '500-calorie' meal therefore contains 500 kcal, half a million small calories. Labels write the same thing as 'kcal' or as 'Cal' with a capital C.
Quick joule to/from calorie conversion quiz
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19 calorie equals 91.4 joule.
Correct answer: 19 calorie = 79.5 joule.
127 calorie equals 531 joule.
Correct answer: 127 calorie = 531 joule.
22.7 calorie equals 95 joule.
Correct answer: 22.7 calorie = 95 joule.