The Unit Converters

Joule to Calorie (IT)

1 Joule = 0.238846 Calorie (IT)


Conversion Formula

To convert Joule to Calorie (IT), multiply the value by 0.238846.

Joule × 0.238846 = Calorie (IT)

Quick Reference

J cal
1 0.238846
5 1.19423
10 2.38846
25 5.97115
50 11.9423
100 23.8846
500 119.423
1000 238.846

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.

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.

How many calorie (it) are in a joule?

There are 0.238846 calorie (it) in 1 joule.


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