Convert Calorie to Kilowatt Hour
Use this free converter to change calories (cal) into kilowatt hours (kWh). Calorie and kilowatt hour both measure energy. As a quick reference, 1 cal equals 0.0000011622222 kWh, and 1 kWh equals 860420.65 cal.
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Kilowatt Hour (kWh)
0.0000011622222
1 cal = 0.0000011622222 kWh
Energy conversion table
| Calorie | Kilowatt Hour |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1.1622e-8 |
| 0.1 | 1.1622e-7 |
| 0.5 | 5.8111e-7 |
| 1 | 0.0000011622222 |
| 2 | 0.0000023244444 |
| 3 | 0.0000034866667 |
| 5 | 0.0000058111111 |
| 10 | 0.000011622222 |
| 20 | 0.000023244444 |
| 25 | 0.000029055556 |
| 50 | 0.000058111111 |
| 100 | 0.00011622222 |
| 1,000 | 0.0011622222 |
How to convert Calorie to Kilowatt Hour
Multiply the calorie value by 0.0000011622222 to get kilowatt hours.
- Enter the number of calories you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilowatt hours.
- Worked example: 15 cal × 0.0000011622222 = 0.000017433333 kWh.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilowatt hour to calorie).
About these units
Calorie (cal)
- Definition
- A calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise one gram of water by one degree Celsius, about 4.184 joules.
- History
- Defined in the 19th century, the small calorie was later joined by the larger food Calorie.
- Current use
- Calories appear in chemistry and, as kilocalories, in nutrition.
Kilowatt Hour (kWh)
- Definition
- A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is 1,000 watt-hours, the standard unit on electricity bills.
- History
- It became the billing unit as household electricity spread.
- Current use
- Kilowatt-hours measure home electricity use and EV battery capacity.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatt hours are in a calorie?
There are 0.0000011622222 kWh in 1 cal. To convert, multiply the number of calories by 0.0000011622222.
How do I convert calories to kilowatt hours?
Multiply the calorie value by 0.0000011622222 to get kilowatt hours. For example, 10 cal = 0.000011622222 kWh.
Is this calorie-to-kilowatt hour converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Calorie to other energy units
| Unit | 1 Calorie equals |
|---|---|
| Joule (J) | 4.184 J |
| Kilojoule (kJ) | 0.004184 kJ |
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | 0.001 kcal |
| Watt Hour (Wh) | 0.0011622222 Wh |
| Kilowatt Hour (kWh) | 0.0000011622222 kWh |
| Electronvolt (eV) | 2.6114e+19 eV |
| British Thermal Unit (BTU) | 0.0039656668 BTU |
| Foot-Pound (ft·lb) | 3.08596 ft·lb |