Erg to calorie converter (erg to cal)

Conversion Formula

1 erg = 2.39e-8 cal

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Erg = 1.00e-7 joules
   1 Calorie = 4.184 joules
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 erg = (1.00e-7 J) / (4.184 J/cal) = 2.39e-8 cal
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in erg by 2.39e-8 to get the equivalent in cal

Example Conversion

Convert 5 erg to cal:

5 erg × 2.39e-8 = 1.20e-7 cal