Convert Erg to Calorie
Convert ergs to calories by entering a value below.
How to Convert Ergs to Calories
The erg and calorie are both units of energy. 1 calorie equals 41840000 ergs. This means to convert ergs to calories, you divide by 41840000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 erg to calories:
We need to convert ergs to calories
Since 1 cal = 41840000 erg, divide by 41840000
5 ÷ 41840000 = 1.1950286807e-7
5 erg = 1.1950286807e-7 cal
Erg to Calorie Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common erg to calorie conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Ergs (erg) | Calories (cal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 erg | 2.3900573614e-9 cal |
| 0.5 erg | 1.1950286807e-8 cal |
| 1 erg | 2.3900573614e-8 cal |
| 2 erg | 4.7801147228e-8 cal |
| 5 erg | 1.1950286807e-7 cal |
| 10 erg | 2.3900573614e-7 cal |
| 25 erg | 5.9751434034e-7 cal |
| 50 erg | 1.1950286807e-6 cal |
| 100 erg | 2.3900573614e-6 cal |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert ergs to calories?
To convert ergs to calories, divide the value by 41840000. For example, 10 erg = 2.3900573614e-7 cal.
How many calories are in 1 erg?
1 erg equals 2.3900573614e-8 calories.
What is the formula for ergs to calories?
The formula is: cal = erg ÷ 41840000.