Convert Kilocalories to Kilowatt-Hours
1 kcal = 0.00116222 kWh
Conversion Table
| kilocalories (kcal) | kilowatt-hours (kWh) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.000581111 |
| 1 | 0.00116222 |
| 2 | 0.00232444 |
| 5 | 0.00581111 |
| 10 | 0.0116222 |
| 25 | 0.0290556 |
| 50 | 0.0581111 |
| 100 | 0.116222 |
| 250 | 0.290556 |
| 500 | 0.581111 |
| 1000 | 1.1622 |
How to Convert kilocalories to kilowatt-hours
To convert kilocalories to kilowatt-hours, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 kcal = 0.0116222 kWh
About kilocalories and kilowatt-hours
The Conversion Formula
To convert kilocalories to kilowatt-hours, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 kcal = 0.00116222 kWh. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 kcal to kilowatt-hours: 25 × 0.00116222 = 0.0290556 kWh. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.00116222, or equivalently multiply by 860.42.
About kilocalories
The kilocalorie (kcal) is what we colloquially call a 'Calorie' (capital C) on food labels in the US. It equals 1,000 small chemistry calories. It represents the energy required to heat 1 kilogram of water by 1°C. Confusion between calories and Calories is one of the most common unit errors in the world! kilocalories are commonly used in US Food labels, Diet apps, Fitness trackers, and Nutrition science, Body metabolic rate.
An apple contains about 95 kilocalories (Calories).
About kilowatt-hours
The kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the unit of energy used to bill electricity. It is not a unit of power (kilowatts), but of energy: it is 1,000 watts of power sustained for one hour. One kWh equals exactly 3.6 million Joules. It was popularized by the electric utility industry as a unit easy for consumers to understand. kilowatt-hours are commonly used in Electric bills, Electric vehicle batteries, Solar panel output, and Home energy audits, Power plant generation.
Running a 1,000W microwave for one hour uses 1 kWh.
When Would You Convert kilocalories to kilowatt-hours?
Converting between kilocalories and kilowatt-hours is one of the most common energy conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 kcal = 0.00116222 kWh) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.