Joules to Calories

Convert joules to calories with visual comparison bars

1000 J ÷ 4.184 = 239.005736 cal

Result

239.005736 cal

Joules (J)1.00kCalories (cal)239.0057bars scaled to max value

About this calculator

A thermochemical calorie is defined as exactly 4.184 joules. This converter uses the thermochemical calorie (cal_th), the standard definition in chemistry and nutrition contexts. Enter any joule value to see the equivalent in calories.

Common examples

  • 4.184 J = 1 cal
  • 100 J = 23.900574 cal
  • 1000 J = 239.005736 cal
  • 4184 J = 1000 cal
  • 1 J = 0.239006 cal