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Convert ergs to calories

Ergs to calories. Enter a value to convert, or use the ergs to calories chart further down the page.

1 erg = 2.390057361e-8 cal

1 erg equals 2.390057361e-8 calories. Going the other way, 1 calorie = 41,840,000 ergs.

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How to convert ergs to calories

To convert ergs to calories, multiply the erg value by 2.390057361e-8. You can also divide by 41840000 to get the same answer.

cal = erg × 2.390057361e-8

Worked example

Convert 15 erg to calories:

15 erg = 0.0000003585086042 cal

ergs to calories conversion chart

Use this ergs to calories table for quick reference without typing anything.

ergs to calories conversion table
ergs (erg)calories (cal)
0.01 erg2.390057361e-10 cal
0.1 erg2.390057361e-9 cal
1 erg2.390057361e-8 cal
2 erg4.780114723e-8 cal
3 erg7.170172084e-8 cal
5 erg0.0000001195028681 cal
10 erg0.0000002390057361 cal
20 erg0.0000004780114723 cal
50 erg0.000001195028681 cal
100 erg0.000002390057361 cal
1,000 erg0.00002390057361 cal

What is a erg?

The erg (erg) is a unit of energy equal to 0.0000001 joules.

What is a calorie?

The thermochemical calorie is defined as exactly 4.184 joules. Note that the “calories” on food labels are actually kilocalories.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in an erg?

1 ergs equals 2.390057361e-8 calories. Going the other way, 1 calories is 41,840,000 ergs.

How do you convert ergs to calories?

To convert ergs to calories, multiply the erg value by 2.390057361e-8. You can also divide by 41840000 to get the same answer.

What is 10 ergs in calories?

10 ergs equals 0.0000002390057361 calories. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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