Convert Calorie to Erg
Type the number of calories that you wish to convert to ergs.
How to Convert Calories to Ergs
The calorie and erg are both units of energy. By definition, 1 calorie equals exactly 41840000 ergs. This means to convert calories to ergs, you multiply by 41840000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cal to ergs:
We need to convert calories to ergs
Since 1 cal = 41840000 erg, multiply by 41840000
5 × 41840000 = 209200000
5 cal = 209200000 erg
Calorie to Erg Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common calorie to erg conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Calories (cal) | Ergs (erg) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cal | 4184000 erg |
| 0.5 cal | 20920000 erg |
| 1 cal | 41840000 erg |
| 2 cal | 83680000 erg |
| 5 cal | 209200000 erg |
| 10 cal | 418400000 erg |
| 25 cal | 1046000000 erg |
| 50 cal | 2092000000 erg |
| 100 cal | 4184000000 erg |
About These Units
Calorie (cal)
A small calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C, equal to 4.184 joules. Small calories are used in chemistry and physics. Note: food "Calories" (with capital C) are actually kilocalories. One calorie equals 0.003968 BTU.
Erg (erg)
An erg is the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy equal to 10⁻⁷ joules or 1 dyne-centimeter. Ergs appear in older scientific literature and some astronomical calculations. One joule equals 10 million ergs. Rarely used in modern applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert calories to ergs?
To convert calories to ergs, multiply the value by 41840000. For example, 10 cal = 418400000 erg.
How many ergs are in 1 calorie?
1 calorie equals 41840000 ergs.
What is the formula for calories to ergs?
The formula is: erg = cal × 41840000.