How many joules is 8 calories?

8 calories is equal to 33.472 joules. To convert, multiply the calorie value by 4.184.

What is the formula to convert calories to joules?

Multiply the calorie value by 4.184. For example, 8 calories = 33.472 joules.

8 cal = 33.472 J

8 calories is equal to 33.472 joules. This conversion uses the standard energy conversion factor between calories and joules.

Multiply the calorie value by 4.184

8 cal = 33.472 J

One thermochemical calorie equals exactly 4.184 joules.
The calorie was originally defined as the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C.

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