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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 kcal = 1.16222 Wh

1 kilocalorie equals 1.16222 watt hours. Going the other way, 1 watt hour = 0.860421 kilocalories.

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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 to Wh conversion table
kilocalories (kcal)watt hours (Wh)
0.01 kcal0.0116222 Wh
0.1 kcal0.116222 Wh
1 kcal1.16222 Wh
2 kcal2.32444 Wh
3 kcal3.48667 Wh
5 kcal5.81111 Wh
10 kcal11.6222 Wh
20 kcal23.2444 Wh
50 kcal58.1111 Wh
100 kcal116.222 Wh
1,000 kcal1,162.22 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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