Calorie to megajoule converter (cal to mj)

Conversion Formula

1 cal = 4.18k mj

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Calorie = 4.184 joules
   1 Megajoule = 0.001000 joules
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 cal = (4.184 J) / (0.001000 J/mj) = 4.18k mj
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in cal by 4.18k to get the equivalent in mj

Example Conversion

Convert 5 cal to mj:

5 cal × 4.18k = 20.92k mj