Convert calorie (IT) to erg
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT) [cal (IT)] to erg [erg], or Convert erg to calorie (IT).
1 cal (IT) = 41868000 erg. To convert calorie (IT) to erg, multiply the value by 41868000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 erg = 2.38845896627e-08 cal (IT)). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cal (IT) = 41868000 erg
- 1 erg = 2.38845896627e-08 cal (IT)
- 10 cal (IT) = 418680000 erg
- 100 cal (IT) = 4186800000 erg
How to Convert Calorie (It) to Erg
1 cal (IT) = 41868000 erg
Example: convert 15 cal (IT) to erg:
15 cal (IT) = 15 × 41868000 erg = 628020000 erg
Calorie (It) to Erg Conversion Table
| calorie (IT) | erg |
|---|---|
| 1 cal (IT) | 41868000 erg |
| 2 cal (IT) | 83736000 erg |
| 3 cal (IT) | 125604000 erg |
| 5 cal (IT) | 209340000 erg |
| 10 cal (IT) | 418680000 erg |
| 20 cal (IT) | 837360000 erg |
| 50 cal (IT) | 2093400000 erg |
| 100 cal (IT) | 4186800000 erg |
| 500 cal (IT) | 20934000000 erg |
| 1000 cal (IT) | 41868000000 erg |
Calorie (It)
The calorie (cal) is a unit of energy traditionally used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The calorie was originally defined in the 19th century as a unit of heat energy in thermodynamics. It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts. The 'small calorie' (cal) is distinct from the 'large calorie' (kcal), which is commonly used in food energy labeling.
Current Use
Today, the calorie is primarily used in nutrition to measure the energy content of foods and beverages, although the SI unit of energy, the joule, is increasingly preferred in scientific and technical fields.
Erg
The erg is a unit of energy in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, defined as the amount of work done when a force of one dyne displaces an object by one centimeter.
History/Origin
The erg was introduced in the late 19th century as part of the CGS system of units, primarily used in physics to measure small amounts of energy before the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the erg is largely obsolete and rarely used outside of specific scientific contexts, with the SI unit joule being the standard for energy measurement. It remains relevant in some fields like astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (IT) in erg?
1 calorie (IT) (cal (IT)) = 41868000 erg (erg).
How do you convert calorie (IT) to erg?
Multiply the calorie (IT) value by 41868000. For example, 25 cal (IT) × 41868000 = 1046700000 erg.
What is 10 calorie (IT) in erg?
10 cal (IT) = 418680000 erg.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (IT) or the erg?
The calorie (IT) is the larger unit: 1 cal (IT) = 41868000 erg.