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Convert Calorie to Watt Hour

Use this free converter to change calories (cal) into watt hours (Wh). Calorie and watt hour both measure energy. As a quick reference, 1 cal equals 0.0011622222 Wh, and 1 Wh equals 860.42065 cal.

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Watt Hour (Wh)
0.0011622222

1 cal = 0.0011622222 Wh

Energy conversion table

CalorieWatt Hour
0.010.000011622222
0.10.00011622222
0.50.00058111111
10.0011622222
20.0023244444
30.0034866667
50.0058111111
100.011622222
200.023244444
250.029055556
500.058111111
1000.11622222
1,0001.1622222

How to convert Calorie to Watt Hour

Multiply the calorie value by 0.0011622222 to get watt hours.

  1. Enter the number of calories you want to convert.
  2. The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in watt hours.
  3. Worked example: 15 cal × 0.0011622222 = 0.017433333 Wh.
  4. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (watt 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.

Watt Hour (Wh)

Definition
A watt-hour (Wh) is the energy of one watt sustained for one hour, equal to 3,600 joules.
History
It arose with the electricity industry as a practical billing unit.
Current use
Watt-hours rate batteries and small energy stores.

Frequently asked questions

How many watt hours are in a calorie?

There are 0.0011622222 Wh in 1 cal. To convert, multiply the number of calories by 0.0011622222.

How do I convert calories to watt hours?

Multiply the calorie value by 0.0011622222 to get watt hours. For example, 10 cal = 0.011622222 Wh.

Is this calorie-to-watt 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

Unit1 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

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