Convert kilocalories to kWh
kilocalories to kilowatt hours. Enter a value to convert, or use the kilocalories to kWh chart further down the page.
1 kilocalorie equals 0.00116222 kilowatt hours. Going the other way, 1 kilowatt hour = 860.421 kilocalories.
How to convert kilocalories to kWh
To convert kilocalories to kilowatt hours, multiply the kilocalorie value by 0.001162222222. You can also divide by 860.4206501 to get the same answer.
kWh = kcal × 0.001162222222
Worked example
Convert 15 kcal to kilowatt hours:
15 kcal = 0.0174333 kWh
kilocalories to kWh conversion chart
Use this kilocalories to kWh table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilocalories (kcal) | kilowatt hours (kWh) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kcal | 0.0000116222 kWh |
| 0.1 kcal | 0.000116222 kWh |
| 1 kcal | 0.00116222 kWh |
| 2 kcal | 0.00232444 kWh |
| 3 kcal | 0.00348667 kWh |
| 5 kcal | 0.00581111 kWh |
| 10 kcal | 0.0116222 kWh |
| 20 kcal | 0.0232444 kWh |
| 50 kcal | 0.0581111 kWh |
| 100 kcal | 0.116222 kWh |
| 1,000 kcal | 1.16222 kWh |
What is a kilocalorie?
The kilocalorie, written kcal or capital-C Calorie, is 1,000 thermochemical calories — the unit meant by “calories” on food packaging.
What is a kilowatt hour?
A kilowatt hour is the energy used by a 1,000-watt device running for one hour: exactly 3.6 megajoules. It is the unit on electricity bills.
Frequently asked questions
How many kWh are in a kilocalorie?
1 kilocalories equals 0.00116222 kWh. Going the other way, 1 kWh is 860.421 kilocalories.
How do you convert kilocalories to kWh?
To convert kilocalories to kilowatt hours, multiply the kilocalorie value by 0.001162222222. You can also divide by 860.4206501 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kilocalories in kWh?
10 kilocalories equals 0.0116222 kWh. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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