Ergs to Calories Converter
Convert ergs (erg) to calories (cal)
Result
2.3900574 × 10⁻⁸ cal
Calories
1 erg = 2.3900574 × 10⁻⁸ cal
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How to convert ergs to calories
There are 4,18,40,000 ergs in one calorie, so divide the number of ergs by 4,18,40,000.
cal = erg ÷ 4,18,40,000
1 erg = 2.390057 × 10⁻⁸ cal · 1 cal = 4,18,40,000 erg
Worked example
To convert 5 ergs to calories: 5 erg ÷ 4,18,40,000 = 1.195029 × 10⁻⁷ cal.
About ergs (erg)
An erg is 10⁻⁷ J, the energy unit of the older CGS system.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in one erg?
One erg equals 2.390057 × 10⁻⁸ calories.
How many ergs are in one calorie?
One calorie equals 4,18,40,000 ergs.
How do I convert ergs to calories?
Use the formula cal = erg ÷ 4,18,40,000. For example, 5 erg ÷ 4,18,40,000 = 1.195029 × 10⁻⁷ cal.