Calorie to Joule Converter
Calorie Definition
Heat needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1 °C (often kilocalories in nutrition).
History/Origin
Common in chemistry and nutrition.
Current Use
Used in nutrition to quantify food energy.
Joule Definition
SI derived unit of energy.
History/Origin
Named after James Prescott Joule.
Current Use
Standard unit of energy in scientific contexts.