Calories to Energy in Joules Calculator

Convert calories to energy in joules using this calculator. This tool is useful for understanding the energy content of food and other materials.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

1 Cal (kcal) = 4184 Joules

Where:
1 Cal (kcal) is the energy equivalent of 4184 joules.

Calories to Energy in Joules Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Calories to Energy in Joules Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the amount of calories (kcal) in the input field.
  2. Click the "Calculate" button to convert the calories to joules.
  3. The result in joules will be displayed in the output field.
  4. Click the "Reset" button to clear the input and result fields.

Understanding the Conversion

The calculator uses the conversion factor that 1 calorie (kcal) is equivalent to 4184 joules. This conversion is based on the energy content of food and is commonly used in nutrition and physics.

Example

If you input 500 calories (kcal), the calculator will display 2092000 joules (J).