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Food Calorie to Joule
Convert measurements between Food Calorie and Joule.
Common conversions
100Cal = 418400 J
500Cal = 2.09e+6 J
1000Cal = 4.18e+6 J
2400Cal = 1.00e+7 J
3200Cal = 1.34e+7 J
5500Cal = 2.30e+7 J
Conversion information
1 Food Calorie = 4,184 Joule
1 Cal = 1 kcal (nutrition labels)
SI unit of energy, equals one newton meter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a food Calorie?
It is the unit used in nutrition, equivalent to one kilocalorie (kcal).
Why do labels say Cal instead of kcal?
By convention, in nutrition 1 Cal equals 1 kcal.
What is a joule?
It is the basic unit of energy in the International System, equal to the energy transferred when a force of one newton moves an object one meter.
Where is the joule used?
It is used in physics, engineering, and chemistry to measure energy, work, and heat.