Convert Joules to Calories

Convert joules (J) to calories (cal) with our free online converter. Includes formula, conversion table, and common examples.

From

J

Joules

To

cal

Calories

How It Works

Multiply the joule value by 0.239006

Example: 1 J = 0.239006 cal

Joules to Calories Table

Joules (J)	Calories (cal)
1 J	0.239006 cal
2 J	0.478012 cal
3 J	0.717018 cal
4 J	0.956024 cal
5 J	1.195 cal
6 J	1.434 cal
7 J	1.673 cal
8 J	1.912 cal
9 J	2.1511 cal
10 J	2.3901 cal
12 J	2.8681 cal
15 J	3.5851 cal
20 J	4.7801 cal
25 J	5.9752 cal
30 J	7.1702 cal

Did You Know?

The joule is the SI unit of energy, named after James Prescott Joule.
One joule is roughly the energy needed to lift a small apple one meter.

Related Conversions

Reverse Conversion

Popular Joules to Calories Conversions

Other Energy Converters