Convert joule to calorie (nutritional)
Please provide values below to convert joule [J] to calorie (nutritional) [Cal], or Convert calorie (nutritional) to joule.
1 J = 0.000238845896627 Cal. To convert joule to calorie (nutritional), multiply the value by 0.000238845896627; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Cal = 4186.8 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 = 0.000238845896627 Cal
- 1 Cal = 4186.8 J
- 10 J = 0.00238845896627 Cal
- 100 J = 0.0238845896627 Cal
How to Convert Joule to Calorie (Nutritional)
1 J = 0.000238845896627496 Cal
Example: convert 15 J to Cal:
15 J = 15 × 0.000238845896627496 Cal = 0.00358268844941244 Cal
Joule to Calorie (Nutritional) Conversion Table
| joule | calorie (nutritional) |
|---|---|
| 1 J | 0.000238845896627 Cal |
| 2 J | 0.000477691793255 Cal |
| 3 J | 0.000716537689882 Cal |
| 5 J | 0.00119422948314 Cal |
| 10 J | 0.00238845896627 Cal |
| 20 J | 0.00477691793255 Cal |
| 50 J | 0.0119422948314 Cal |
| 100 J | 0.0238845896627 Cal |
| 500 J | 0.119422948314 Cal |
| 1000 J | 0.238845896627 Cal |
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 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 joule in calorie (nutritional)?
1 joule (J) = 0.000238845896627 calorie (nutritional) (Cal).
How do you convert joule to calorie (nutritional)?
Multiply the joule value by 0.000238845896627. For example, 25 J × 0.000238845896627 = 0.00597114741569 Cal.
What is 10 joule in calorie (nutritional)?
10 J = 0.00238845896627 Cal.
Which unit is larger, the joule or the calorie (nutritional)?
The calorie (nutritional) is the larger unit: 1 J equals only 0.000238845896627 Cal.