Calorie to joule converter (cal to j)

Conversion Formula

1 cal = 4.184 j

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Calorie = 4.184 joules
   1 Joule = 1.000 joules
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 cal = (4.184 J) / (1.000 J/j) = 4.184 j
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in cal by 4.184 to get the equivalent in j

Example Conversion

Convert 5 cal to j:

5 cal × 4.184 = 20.920 j