Ergs to Calories Converter

1 erg (erg) equals 2.3900574 × 10-8 calories (cal).

Quick answer

  • 1 erg = 2.3900574 × 10-8 calories
  • 1 calorie = 41,840,000 ergs
  • Formula: cal = erg ÷ 41,840,000

1 erg = 2.3900574 × 10-8 calories

How to convert ergs to calories

cal = erg ÷ 41,840,000

To convert ergs to calories, divide the number of ergs by 41,840,000.

Example: 10 erg to cal

  1. Start with the value in ergs: 10 erg.
  2. Divide by 41,840,000: 10 ÷ 41,840,000 = 2.3900574 × 10-7.
  3. Result: 10 ergs = 2.3900574 × 10-7 calories.

Going the other way, 1 calorie = 41,840,000 ergs, so to convert calories back to ergs you multiply by the same number. See calories to ergs.

Ergs to calories conversion table

Ergs (erg)Calories (cal)
0.5 erg 1.1950287 × 10-8 cal
1 erg 2.3900574 × 10-8 cal
2 erg 4.7801147 × 10-8 cal
3 erg 7.1701721 × 10-8 cal
4 erg 9.5602294 × 10-8 cal
5 erg 1.1950287 × 10-7 cal
6 erg 1.4340344 × 10-7 cal
7 erg 1.6730402 × 10-7 cal
8 erg 1.9120459 × 10-7 cal
9 erg 2.1510516 × 10-7 cal
10 erg 2.3900574 × 10-7 cal
11 erg 2.6290631 × 10-7 cal
12 erg 2.8680688 × 10-7 cal
13 erg 3.1070746 × 10-7 cal
14 erg 3.3460803 × 10-7 cal
15 erg 3.585086 × 10-7 cal
16 erg 3.8240918 × 10-7 cal
17 erg 4.0630975 × 10-7 cal
18 erg 4.3021033 × 10-7 cal
19 erg 4.541109 × 10-7 cal
20 erg 4.7801147 × 10-7 cal
25 erg 5.9751434 × 10-7 cal
30 erg 7.1701721 × 10-7 cal
40 erg 9.5602294 × 10-7 cal
50 erg 0.000001195029 cal
75 erg 0.000001792543 cal
100 erg 0.000002390057 cal
250 erg 0.000005975143 cal
500 erg 0.000011950287 cal
1,000 erg 0.000023900574 cal

What is an erg?

The erg is the CGS unit of energy, the work of one dyne over one centimeter, 10⁻⁷ joules.

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What is a calorie?

The calorie (small calorie) is the energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by about one degree Celsius.

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Convert ergs to other units

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in an erg?

One erg is 2.3900574e-8 calories.

How many ergs are in a calorie?

One calorie is 41,840,000 ergs.

What is the formula to convert ergs to calories?

cal = erg ÷ 41,840,000.