Convert Kilocalorie to Kilowatt Hour
Use this free converter to change kilocalories (kcal) into kilowatt hours (kWh). Kilocalorie and kilowatt hour both measure energy. As a quick reference, 1 kcal equals 0.0011622222 kWh, and 1 kWh equals 860.42065 kcal.
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Kilowatt Hour (kWh)
0.0011622222
1 kcal = 0.0011622222 kWh
Energy conversion table
| Kilocalorie | Kilowatt Hour |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000011622222 |
| 0.1 | 0.00011622222 |
| 0.5 | 0.00058111111 |
| 1 | 0.0011622222 |
| 2 | 0.0023244444 |
| 3 | 0.0034866667 |
| 5 | 0.0058111111 |
| 10 | 0.011622222 |
| 20 | 0.023244444 |
| 25 | 0.029055556 |
| 50 | 0.058111111 |
| 100 | 0.11622222 |
| 1,000 | 1.1622222 |
How to convert Kilocalorie to Kilowatt Hour
Multiply the kilocalorie value by 0.0011622222 to get kilowatt hours.
- Enter the number of kilocalories you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilowatt hours.
- Worked example: 15 kcal × 0.0011622222 = 0.017433333 kWh.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilowatt hour to kilocalorie).
About these units
Kilocalorie (kcal)
- Definition
- A kilocalorie (kcal) is 1,000 small calories — the "Calorie" used on food labels.
- History
- It was adopted by nutritionists as a practical measure of food energy.
- Current use
- Kilocalories (food Calories) measure the energy content of food and diets.
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 kilocalorie?
There are 0.0011622222 kWh in 1 kcal. To convert, multiply the number of kilocalories by 0.0011622222.
How do I convert kilocalories to kilowatt hours?
Multiply the kilocalorie value by 0.0011622222 to get kilowatt hours. For example, 10 kcal = 0.011622222 kWh.
Is this kilocalorie-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 Kilocalorie to other energy units
| Unit | 1 Kilocalorie equals |
|---|---|
| Joule (J) | 4184 J |
| Kilojoule (kJ) | 4.184 kJ |
| Calorie (cal) | 1000 cal |
| Watt Hour (Wh) | 1.1622222 Wh |
| Kilowatt Hour (kWh) | 0.0011622222 kWh |
| Electronvolt (eV) | 2.6114e+22 eV |
| British Thermal Unit (BTU) | 3.9656668 BTU |
| Foot-Pound (ft·lb) | 3085.96 ft·lb |