Convert kilocalories to Wh
kilocalories to watt hours. Enter a value to convert, or use the kilocalories to Wh chart further down the page.
1 kilocalorie equals 1.16222 watt hours. Going the other way, 1 watt hour = 0.860421 kilocalories.
How to convert kilocalories to Wh
To convert kilocalories to watt hours, multiply the kilocalorie value by 1.162222222. You can also divide by 0.8604206501 to get the same answer.
Wh = kcal × 1.162222222
Worked example
Convert 15 kcal to watt hours:
15 kcal = 17.4333 Wh
kilocalories to Wh conversion chart
Use this kilocalories to Wh table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilocalories (kcal) | watt hours (Wh) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kcal | 0.0116222 Wh |
| 0.1 kcal | 0.116222 Wh |
| 1 kcal | 1.16222 Wh |
| 2 kcal | 2.32444 Wh |
| 3 kcal | 3.48667 Wh |
| 5 kcal | 5.81111 Wh |
| 10 kcal | 11.6222 Wh |
| 20 kcal | 23.2444 Wh |
| 50 kcal | 58.1111 Wh |
| 100 kcal | 116.222 Wh |
| 1,000 kcal | 1,162.22 Wh |
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 watt hour?
A watt hour is exactly 3,600 joules — the energy used by a one-watt device in one hour. Battery capacity is rated in watt hours.
Frequently asked questions
How many Wh are in a kilocalorie?
1 kilocalories equals 1.16222 Wh. Going the other way, 1 Wh is 0.860421 kilocalories.
How do you convert kilocalories to Wh?
To convert kilocalories to watt hours, multiply the kilocalorie value by 1.162222222. You can also divide by 0.8604206501 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kilocalories in Wh?
10 kilocalories equals 11.6222 Wh. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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