Converting from Gigajoule (GJ) to Megacalorie (Mcal) | Energy

What is Gigajoule (GJ)

Gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI), equivalent to one billion joules. It is commonly used in energy-related industries to measure and quantify energy consumption and production.

What is Megacalorie (Mcal)

Megacalorie (Mcal) is a unit of energy often used in food and nutrition, equal to one million calories. In the field of energy, it is used as a unit for expressing heat energy content.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion formulas between Gigajoule (GJ) and Megacalorie (Mcal) are as follows:

• 1GJ=238.8459Mcal

• 1Mcal=0.0041868GJ

Examples

1. Example 1: Convert 6 Gigajoules (GJ) to Megacalories (Mcal)

6GJ=6×238.8459=1433.075Mcal

2. Example 2: Convert 12 Megacalories (Mcal) to Gigajoules (GJ)

12Mcal=12×0.0041868=0.0502416GJ

3. Example 3: If you have 13 Gigajoules (GJ), it is equal to 3104.997 Megacalories (Mcal).

By using the conversion formulas provided, you can easily convert between Gigajoules (GJ) and Megacalories (Mcal) for various energy-related calculations.