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Joules to calories

Convert joules to calories, with the math shown step by step.

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Calories
239.01 cal

1,000 J = 239.01 cal

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How it works

cal = J ÷ 4.184

One calorie is exactly 4.184 joules, so dividing by 4.184 turns joules into calories. For example, 1,000 J is about 239 cal.

  1. Divide by 4.184 1,000 ÷ 4.184 = 239.01 cal

Nearby values

Joules Calories Foot-pounds Kilojoules
700 J 167.3 cal 516.29 0.7
800 J 191.2 cal 590.05 0.8
900 J 215.11 cal 663.81 0.9
1,000 J 239.01 cal 737.56 1
1,100 J 262.91 cal 811.32 1.1
1,200 J 286.81 cal 885.07 1.2
1,300 J 310.71 cal 958.83 1.3

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