5 joules to calories
5 J = 1.195029 cal. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
5 joules equals
calories
1 J = 0.23900574 cal
The formula
Joules and calories both measure energy from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
cal = J × 0.2390057361
Going the other way? Convert calories to joules.
Joules to calories table
Values either side of 5 J.
| Joules (J) | Calories (cal) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 0.119503 |
| 1 | 0.239006 |
| 1.5 | 0.358509 |
| 2 | 0.478011 |
| 2.5 | 0.597514 |
| 3 | 0.717017 |
| 3.5 | 0.83652 |
| 4 | 0.956023 |
| 4.5 | 1.0755 |
| 5 | 1.195 |
| 5.5 | 1.3145 |
| 6 | 1.434 |
| 6.5 | 1.5535 |
| 7 | 1.673 |
| 7.5 | 1.7925 |
| 8 | 1.912 |
| 8.5 | 2.0315 |
| 9 | 2.1511 |
| 9.5 | 2.2706 |
| 10 | 2.3901 |
Questions people ask
- How many calories are in a joule?
- One joule equals 0.2390057361 calories.
- How do I convert joules to calories by hand?
- Multiply the number of joules by 0.2390057361. For a rough check, 0.239 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 5 joules in calories?
- 5 joules is 1.195029 calories.
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