Kilocalorie to Watt-hour Converter

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

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Result
0Wh

Watt-hour

Conversion Formula

Watt-hour = Kilocalorie × 1.162222

Where:

  • kcal = Kilocalorie
  • Wh = Watt-hour

About Kilocalorie

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

About Watt-hour

The watt-hour (Wh) is a unit of energyin the metric system of measurement.

How to Convert Kilocalorie to Watt-hour

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

Quick Reference:

  • 1 kcal = 1.162222 Wh
  • 1 Wh = 0.860421 kcal

Common Kilocalorie to Watt-hour Conversions

1 kcal
= 1.16 Wh
5 kcal
= 5.81 Wh
10 kcal
= 11.62 Wh
25 kcal
= 29.06 Wh
50 kcal
= 58.11 Wh
100 kcal
= 116.22 Wh

Conversion Reference Table

Kilocalorie (kcal)Watt-hour (Wh)
11.1622
22.3244
33.4867
44.6489
55.8111
1011.6222
1517.4333
2023.2444
2529.0556
5058.1111
7587.1667
100116.2222
250290.5556
500581.1111
1,0001,162.2222

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

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