thermochemical calorie per gram to kilojoule per kilogram
Convert thermochemical calorie per gram (cal/g) to kilojoule per kilogram (kJ/kg). Use an editable specific energy converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 cal/g = 4.184 kJ/kg
Conversion formula
One thermochemical calorie per gram equals 4.184 kilojoule per kilogram. Multiply your value in thermochemical calorie per gram by this factor to get kilojoule per kilogram. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 thermochemical calorie per gram:5 × 4.184 = 20.92 kJ/kg
Conversion table
| thermochemical calorie per gram (cal/g) | kilojoule per kilogram (kJ/kg) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.04184 |
| 0.1 | 0.4184 |
| 1 | 4.184 |
| 2 | 8.368 |
| 5 | 20.92 |
| 10 | 41.84 |
| 25 | 104.6 |
| 50 | 209.2 |
| 100 | 418.4 |
| 1000 | 4,184 |
About these measurements
Specific energy expresses energy per unit mass.
The base reference used here is the joule per kilogram. One thermochemical calorie per gram is 4,184 base units; one kilojoule per kilogram is 1,000 base units.
Important distinctions
Compound units must match the quantity and dimension. Temperature intervals use size factors rather than temperature offsets. Calorie and BTU entries use the explicit definitions shown.
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/g to kJ/kg?
Multiply the quantity in cal/g by 4.184. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the kilojoule per kilogram to thermochemical calorie per gram 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.
