thermochemical calorie to picojoule
Convert thermochemical calorie (cal) to picojoule (pJ). Use an editable energy converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 cal = 4.184e+12 pJ
Conversion formula
One thermochemical calorie equals 4.184e+12 picojoule. Multiply your value in thermochemical calorie by this factor to get picojoule. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 thermochemical calorie:5 × 4.184e+12 = 2.092e+13 pJ
Conversion table
| thermochemical calorie (cal) | picojoule (pJ) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 41,840,000,000 |
| 0.1 | 418,400,000,000 |
| 1 | 4.184e+12 |
| 2 | 8.368e+12 |
| 5 | 2.092e+13 |
| 10 | 4.184e+13 |
| 25 | 1.046e+14 |
| 50 | 2.092e+14 |
| 100 | 4.184e+14 |
| 1000 | 4.184e+15 |
About these measurements
Energy can be transferred through work, heating, or electrical processes.
The base reference used here is the joule. One thermochemical calorie is 4.184 base units; one picojoule is 1e-12 base units.
Important distinctions
Calorie and BTU definitions vary. These pages label thermochemical calories and International Table BTUs explicitly.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert cal to pJ?
Multiply the quantity in cal by 4.184e+12. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the picojoule to thermochemical calorie converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
