Convert joule to calorie (IT)
Please provide values below to convert joule [J] to calorie (IT) [cal (IT)], or Convert calorie (IT) to joule.
1 J = 0.238845896627 cal (IT). To convert joule to calorie (IT), multiply the value by 0.238845896627; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cal (IT) = 4.1868 J). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 J = 0.238845896627 cal (IT)
- 1 cal (IT) = 4.1868 J
- 10 J = 2.38845896627 cal (IT)
- 100 J = 23.8845896627 cal (IT)
How to Convert Joule to Calorie (It)
1 J = 0.238845896627496 cal (IT)
Example: convert 15 J to cal (IT):
15 J = 15 × 0.238845896627496 cal (IT) = 3.58268844941244 cal (IT)
Joule to Calorie (It) Conversion Table
| joule | calorie (IT) |
|---|---|
| 1 J | 0.238845896627 cal (IT) |
| 2 J | 0.477691793255 cal (IT) |
| 3 J | 0.716537689882 cal (IT) |
| 5 J | 1.19422948314 cal (IT) |
| 10 J | 2.38845896627 cal (IT) |
| 20 J | 4.77691793255 cal (IT) |
| 50 J | 11.9422948314 cal (IT) |
| 100 J | 23.8845896627 cal (IT) |
| 500 J | 119.422948314 cal (IT) |
| 1000 J | 238.845896627 cal (IT) |
Joule
The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, work, and heat, defined as the work done when a force of one newton acts over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The joule was named after James Prescott Joule in 1889 to honor his work in energy and thermodynamics. It was adopted as the SI unit of energy in 1948.
Current Use
The joule is widely used in physics, engineering, and everyday contexts to quantify energy, work, and heat in various applications, including electricity, mechanics, and thermodynamics.
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 It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts.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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 joule in calorie (IT)?
1 joule (J) = 0.238845896627 calorie (IT) (cal (IT)).
How do you convert joule to calorie (IT)?
Multiply the joule value by 0.238845896627. For example, 25 J × 0.238845896627 = 5.97114741569 cal (IT).
What is 10 joule in calorie (IT)?
10 J = 2.38845896627 cal (IT).
Which unit is larger, the joule or the calorie (IT)?
The calorie (IT) is the larger unit: 1 J equals only 0.238845896627 cal (IT).