Calorie to Joule conversion

Convert between Calorie (cal) and Joule (J) or vice versa.

About Calorie to Joule conversion

What is Calorie?

Calorie is a unit of energy defined as the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius.

What is Joule?

Joule is a unit of energy defined as the energy transferred when a force of one newton acts through a distance of one meter.

How to convert Calorie to Joule using our tool?

Enter the Calorie value in the input field above. Our tool will automatically convert the value to Joule. You can also use the dropdown to select any other unit you want to convert to. The conversion is instant and you can see the result immediately, even when you change the units.