GJ → cal converter

Convert gigajoule to calories (Energy)

1 GJ = 239005736.1 cal · 1 cal = 0.000000004184 GJ

Common values: 10 GJ 50 GJ 100 GJ 500 GJ 1000 GJ

100 GJ = 2.390057e10 cal

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Gigajoule to calories Conversion

1 gigajoule (GJ) is equal to 239005736.1 calories (cal).

1 GJ = 239005736.1 cal

or

1 cal = 0.000000004184 GJ

Formula

To convert a energy from gigajoule (GJ) to calories (cal), multiply the energy in gigajoule by 239005736.1

e(cal) = e(GJ) × 239005736.1

Examples:

Convert 100 gigajoule to calories:

e(cal) = 100GJ × 239005736.1 = 23900573610 cal

Conversion table

Gigajoule (GJ) Calories (cal)
1 GJ 2.390057361376673e8 cal
2 GJ 4.780114722753346e8 cal
3 GJ 7.170172084130019e8 cal
5 GJ 1.195029e9 cal
10 GJ 2.390057e9 cal
20 GJ 4.780115e9 cal
25 GJ 5.975143e9 cal
50 GJ 1.195029e10 cal
100 GJ 2.390057e10 cal
250 GJ 5.975143e10 cal
500 GJ 1.195029e11 cal
1000 GJ 2.390057e11 cal
Calories (cal) Gigajoule (GJ)
1 cal 4.184e-9 GJ
2 cal 8.368e-9 GJ
3 cal 1.2552e-8 GJ
5 cal 2.092e-8 GJ
10 cal 4.184e-8 GJ
20 cal 8.368e-8 GJ
25 cal 1.046e-7 GJ
50 cal 2.092e-7 GJ
100 cal 4.184e-7 GJ
250 cal 1.046e-6 GJ
500 cal 2.092e-6 GJ
1000 cal 4.184e-6 GJ

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert gigajoule to calories?

Multiply the value in gigajoule by 239005736.1 to get the result in calories. For example, 5 GJ × 239005736.1 = 1.195029e9 cal.

How many calories are in 1 gigajoule?

1 gigajoule (GJ) is equal to 2.390057361376673e8 calories (cal).

How do I convert calories back to gigajoule?

Use the inverse operation: divide the value in calories by 239005736.1 to get the result in gigajoule.

How accurate is the gigajoule to calories conversion?

The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 239005736.1 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.

Sources

Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards: