Calorie (IT) to Joule
1 Calorie (IT) = 4.1868 Joule
Conversion Formula
To convert Calorie (IT) to Joule, multiply the value by 4.1868.
Calorie (IT) × 4.1868 = Joule
Quick Reference
| cal | J |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4.1868 |
| 5 | 20.934 |
| 10 | 41.868 |
| 25 | 104.67 |
| 50 | 209.34 |
| 100 | 418.68 |
| 500 | 2093.4 |
| 1000 | 4186.8 |
What is Calorie (IT)?
The calorie (symbol: cal) is a unit of energy that was originally defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at a pressure of one atmosphere.
Note that this unit is the “small calorie.” The calorie typically seen on food labels is the “large calorie” or kilocalorie (kcal).
Common Uses
Calories are primarily used in the fields of chemistry and physics. In nutrition, the kilocalorie (often just called “Calorie”) is the standard unit for measuring the energy people get from eating and drinking.
What is Joule?
The joule (symbol: J) is the base unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI).
It is equal to the energy transferred to (or work done on) an object when a force of one newton acts on that object in the direction of the force’s motion through a distance of one meter.
Common Uses
The joule is used in all fields of science and engineering to measure work, energy, and heat. It is a key unit in physics for calculating kinetic energy, potential energy, and thermal energy.
How many joule are in a calorie (it)?
There are 4.1868 joule in 1 calorie (it).