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Joule to Food Calorie

Convert measurements between Joule and Food Calorie.

Common conversions

100J = 0.0239 Cal
500J = 0.1195 Cal
1000J = 0.239 Cal
2400J = 0.5736 Cal
3200J = 0.7648 Cal
5500J = 1.3145 Cal

Conversion information

1 Joule = 0.000239006 Food Calorie

SI unit of energy, equals one newton meter.
1 Cal = 1 kcal (nutrition labels)

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.