Calorie to erg converter (cal to erg)

Conversion Formula

1 cal = 41.84M erg

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Calorie = 4.184 joules
   1 Erg = 1.00e-7 joules
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 cal = (4.184 J) / (1.00e-7 J/erg) = 41.84M erg
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in cal by 41.84M to get the equivalent in erg

Example Conversion

Convert 5 cal to erg:

5 cal × 41.84M = 209.20M erg