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Calorie to Watt-second

Convert measurements between Calorie and Watt-second.

Common conversions

1cal = 4.184 Ws
5cal = 20.92 Ws
10cal = 41.84 Ws
24cal = 100.416 Ws
32cal = 133.888 Ws
55cal = 230.12 Ws

Conversion information

1 Calorie = 4.184 Watt-second

Energy needed to raise 1 g of water by 1°C.
Energy transferred by one watt for one second.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a calorie?
It is the energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by 1°C.
Where is the calorie used?
In nutrition and science to measure thermal energy.
What is a watt-second?
It is the energy transferred when one watt of power acts for one second.
What is a watt-second equivalent to?
It is exactly equal to one joule.