Kilocalorie to Kilowatt-hour Converter

Convert kilocalories to kilowatt-hours instantly with our accurate and easy-to-use conversion tool.

kcal
Result
0kWh

Kilowatt-hour

Conversion Formula

Kilowatt-hour = Kilocalorie × 0.001162

Where:

  • kcal = Kilocalorie
  • kWh = Kilowatt-hour

About Kilocalorie

The kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energyin the metric system of measurement.

About Kilowatt-hour

The kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a unit of energyin the metric system of measurement.

How to Convert Kilocalorie to Kilowatt-hour

To convert from kilocalories to kilowatt-hours, use our converter above. Simply enter the value in kilocaloriesand get instant results in kilowatt-hours.

Quick Reference:

  • 1 kcal = 0.001162 kWh
  • 1 kWh = 860.420650 kcal

Common Kilocalorie to Kilowatt-hour Conversions

1 kcal
= 0.00 kWh
5 kcal
= 0.01 kWh
10 kcal
= 0.01 kWh
25 kcal
= 0.03 kWh
50 kcal
= 0.06 kWh
100 kcal
= 0.12 kWh

Conversion Reference Table

Kilocalorie (kcal)Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
10.0012
20.0023
30.0035
40.0046
50.0058
100.0116
150.0174
200.0232
250.0291
500.0581
750.0872
1000.1162
2500.2906
5000.5811
1,0001.1622

Quick reference table showing common kilocalories to kilowatt-hours conversions.

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