Calorie

Name:
Calorie
Detailed information:
(1) The amount of heat needed to raise 1 g of water 1C at 1 atm. (2) A kilogram calorie is the amount of heat required to raise 1 kg of water 1C (equal to 4184 × 10⁷ ergs). In the latter case, the word Calorie should be capitalized when used alone, or the abbreviation kcal may be used. Kilogram calories are used in connection with foods and beverages.