Joules → Calories

Joules to Calories Converter

This calculator converts energy from Joules (J) to Calories (kcal).

Use Cases

• Dietary Science: Analyzing food labels.
• Chemistry: Specific heat capacity problems.
• Exercise Science: Metabolic rate calculations.

Formula

To convert Joules to food Calories (kcal), divide by 4184:

$$\text{kcal} = \frac{\text{J}}{4184}$$

Where:

• 4.184 kJ = 1 kcal