Converting from Erg (erg) to Megacalorie (Mcal) | Energy

What is Erg (erg)

Erg is a unit of energy in the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) system. It is a small unit of energy equal to 10^-7 joules. Erg is typically used in physics and biomechanics to measure energy transfer or work done.

What is Megacalorie (Mcal)

Megacalorie, often denoted as Mcal, is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). It is equivalent to one million calories or 4.1868 gigajoules. Megacalorie is commonly used in nutrition to measure the energy content of food.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion between Erg and Megacalorie can be done using the following formulas:

• To convert Erg to Megacalorie: 1 erg=0.00000000000002388459 Mcal

• To convert Megacalorie to Erg: 1 Mcal=41868000000000 erg

Examples

1. Converting 13 erg to Megacalorie:

13 erg=13×0.00000000000002388459 Mcal=0.0000000000003104997 Mcal

2. Converting 5 Mcal to Erg:

5 Mcal=5×41868000000000 erg=209340000000000 erg

3. Converting 15 erg to Megacalorie:

15 erg=15×0.00000000000002388459 Mcal=0.0000000000003582688 Mcal

Conclusion

Use the provided conversions as a reference to effortlessly convert between Erg and Megacalorie in your calculations or applications.