Calories to Ergs Converter
Convert calories (cal) to ergs (erg)
Result
4,18,40,000 erg
Ergs
1 cal = 4,18,40,000 erg
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How to convert calories to ergs
One calorie equals 4,18,40,000 ergs, so multiply the number of calories by 4,18,40,000.
erg = cal × 4,18,40,000
1 cal = 4,18,40,000 erg · 1 erg = 2.390057 × 10⁻⁸ cal
Worked example
To convert 5 calories to ergs: 5 cal × 4,18,40,000 = 20,92,00,000 erg.
About calories (cal)
A (small) calorie is 4.184 J, the energy to warm 1 g of water by 1 °C. Food “Calories” are actually kilocalories.
About ergs (erg)
An erg is 10⁻⁷ J, the energy unit of the older CGS system.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ergs are in one calorie?
One calorie equals 4,18,40,000 ergs.
How many calories are in one erg?
One erg equals 2.390057 × 10⁻⁸ calories.
How do I convert calories to ergs?
Use the formula erg = cal × 4,18,40,000. For example, 5 cal × 4,18,40,000 = 20,92,00,000 erg.