Convert calorie to joule

Learn how to convert 1 calorie to joule step by step.

Calculation Breakdown

Set up the equation

1.0 (c a l o r i e) = x (j o u l e)

Define the base values of the selected units in relation to the SI unit

(j o u l e)

Left side: 1.0 (c a l o r i e) = 4.1868 (j o u l e) = 4.1868 (J)

Right side: 1.0 (j o u l e) = 1.0 (j o u l e) = 1.0 (J)

Insert known values into the conversion equation to determine

x

1.0 (c a l o r i e) = x (j o u l e)

Insert known values =>

1.0 \times 4.1868 \times (j o u l e) = x \times 1.0 \times (j o u l e)

Or

1.0 \cdot 4.1868 \cdot (J) = x \cdot 1.0 \cdot (J)

Cancel SI units

1.0 \times 4.1868 \cdot (J) = x \times 1.0 \times (J)

Conversion Equation

4.1868 = x \times 1.0

Simplify

4.1868 = x

Switch sides

x = 4.1868

Solve

x

x = 4.1868

Conversion Equation

1.0 (c a l o r i e) = 4.1868 (j o u l e)

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