Convert calorie (nutritional) to millijoule
Please provide values below to convert calorie (nutritional) [Cal] to millijoule [mJ], or Convert millijoule to calorie (nutritional).
1 Cal = 4186800 mJ. To convert calorie (nutritional) to millijoule, multiply the value by 4186800; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mJ = 2.38845896627e-07 Cal). 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 = 4186800 mJ
- 1 mJ = 2.38845896627e-07 Cal
- 10 Cal = 41868000 mJ
- 100 Cal = 418680000 mJ
How to Convert Calorie (Nutritional) to Millijoule
1 Cal = 4186800 mJ
Example: convert 15 Cal to mJ:
15 Cal = 15 × 4186800 mJ = 62802000 mJ
Calorie (Nutritional) to Millijoule Conversion Table
| calorie (nutritional) | millijoule |
|---|---|
| 1 Cal | 4186800 mJ |
| 2 Cal | 8373600 mJ |
| 3 Cal | 12560400 mJ |
| 5 Cal | 20934000 mJ |
| 10 Cal | 41868000 mJ |
| 20 Cal | 83736000 mJ |
| 50 Cal | 209340000 mJ |
| 100 Cal | 418680000 mJ |
| 500 Cal | 2093400000 mJ |
| 1000 Cal | 4186800000 mJ |
Calorie (Nutritional)
A calorie (Cal) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy provided by food and beverages, specifically representing the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
History/Origin
The calorie was first introduced in the 19th century as a unit to quantify energy in nutrition. It has since become a standard measure in dietary and nutritional contexts, although the scientific community often prefers the joule as the SI unit of energy.
Current Use
Calories are widely used in nutrition to quantify the energy content of food and beverages, helping consumers manage dietary intake and energy balance. The term 'Calorie' with a capital 'C' typically refers to kilocalories (kcal), which are equivalent to 1,000 small calories.
Millijoule
A millijoule (mJ) is a unit of energy equal to one thousandth of a joule, where 1 joule equals 1 newton meter or 1 kg·m²/s².
History/Origin
The millijoule is derived from the SI base unit joule, with the prefix 'milli' indicating a factor of 10⁻³. It has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure small amounts of energy, especially in fields like electronics and biomechanics.
Current Use
The millijoule is commonly used today to quantify small energy quantities in electronics, biomedical applications, and energy measurements where precision at a small scale is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (nutritional) in millijoule?
1 calorie (nutritional) (Cal) = 4186800 millijoule (mJ).
How do you convert calorie (nutritional) to millijoule?
Multiply the calorie (nutritional) value by 4186800. For example, 25 Cal × 4186800 = 104670000 mJ.
What is 10 calorie (nutritional) in millijoule?
10 Cal = 41868000 mJ.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (nutritional) or the millijoule?
The calorie (nutritional) is the larger unit: 1 Cal = 4186800 mJ.