Calorie (thermochemical)
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Energy to raise 1 g water by 1°C (thermochemical)
About Calorie (thermochemical) (cal)
The small calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard pressure. While largely replaced by the joule in scientific contexts (1 cal = 4.184 J exactly), the calorie remains in use in chemistry and is the basis for the food Calorie (kilocalorie).
- Category
- Energy
- Symbol
- cal
- Also known as
- calories small calorie gram calorie
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Calorie (thermochemical) (cal)?
Energy to raise 1 g water by 1°C (thermochemical)
How many Joule (J) are in one Calorie (thermochemical) (cal)?
One Calorie (thermochemical) (cal) equals 4.184 Joule (J).
How many Kilojoule (kJ) are in one Calorie (thermochemical) (cal)?
One Calorie (thermochemical) (cal) equals 0.004184 Kilojoule (kJ).
How many Megajoule (MJ) are in one Calorie (thermochemical) (cal)?
One Calorie (thermochemical) (cal) equals 0.000004184 Megajoule (MJ).
How do I convert Calorie (thermochemical) to Joule?
To convert Calorie (thermochemical) to Joule, multiply the value by 4.184 (1 cal = 4.184 J).