Calorie to Joule Converter

The Conversion Formula

The formula for converting calories (cal) to joules (J) is:

\[J = cal \times 4.184\]

Where:

• J: Joules
• cal: Calories
• 4.184: The conversion factor from cal to J

Conversion Steps

1. Start with the amount of energy in calories (cal)
2. Multiply the calorie value by 4.184
3. The result is the equivalent energy in joules (J)

Example Conversion

Let's convert 100 cal to joules:

\[J = 100 cal \times 4.184 = 418.4 J\]

Visual Representation

This visual shows the conversion of 100 cal to its equivalent in joules.