Convert millijoule to calorie (nutritional)
Please provide values below to convert millijoule [mJ] to calorie (nutritional) [Cal], or Convert calorie (nutritional) to millijoule.
1 mJ = 2.38845896627e-07 Cal. To convert millijoule to calorie (nutritional), multiply the value by 2.38845896627e-07; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Cal = 4186800 mJ). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 mJ = 2.38845896627e-07 Cal
- 1 Cal = 4186800 mJ
- 10 mJ = 2.38845896627e-06 Cal
- 100 mJ = 2.38845896627e-05 Cal
How to Convert Millijoule to Calorie (Nutritional)
1 mJ = 2.38845896627496e-07 Cal
Example: convert 15 mJ to Cal:
15 mJ = 15 × 2.38845896627496e-07 Cal = 3.58268844941244e-06 Cal
Millijoule to Calorie (Nutritional) Conversion Table
| millijoule | calorie (nutritional) |
|---|---|
| 1 mJ | 2.38845896627e-07 Cal |
| 2 mJ | 4.77691793255e-07 Cal |
| 3 mJ | 7.16537689882e-07 Cal |
| 5 mJ | 1.19422948314e-06 Cal |
| 10 mJ | 2.38845896627e-06 Cal |
| 20 mJ | 4.77691793255e-06 Cal |
| 50 mJ | 1.19422948314e-05 Cal |
| 100 mJ | 2.38845896627e-05 Cal |
| 500 mJ | 0.000119422948314 Cal |
| 1000 mJ | 0.000238845896627 Cal |
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.
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 millijoule in calorie (nutritional)?
1 millijoule (mJ) = 2.38845896627e-07 calorie (nutritional) (Cal).
How do you convert millijoule to calorie (nutritional)?
Multiply the millijoule value by 2.38845896627e-07. For example, 25 mJ × 2.38845896627e-07 = 5.97114741569e-06 Cal.
What is 10 millijoule in calorie (nutritional)?
10 mJ = 2.38845896627e-06 Cal.
Which unit is larger, the millijoule or the calorie (nutritional)?
The calorie (nutritional) is the larger unit: 1 mJ equals only 2.38845896627e-07 Cal.