Joule to Calorie (small)
Free instant joule to calorie (small) converter. 1 J = 0.239006 cal.
Common Joule to Calorie (small) values
| Joule (J) | Calorie (small) (cal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.239006 |
| 5 | 1.19503 |
| 10 | 2.39006 |
| 25 | 5.97514 |
| 50 | 11.9503 |
| 100 | 23.9006 |
| 500 | 119.503 |
| 1000 | 239.006 |
How does Joule to Calorie (small) conversion work?
Type a value in the Joule (J) field and the equivalent in Calorie (small) (cal) appears instantly to the right. The math uses the exact formula shown above — no rounding errors, no approximations beyond standard floating-point precision. Use the swap button to flip the units and see the inverse conversion.
Joule. The SI unit of energy. About the energy of a small apple falling from waist height.
Calorie (small). The amount of energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C. Often confused with the food Calorie (which is actually a kilocalorie).
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