1 kilocalorie to watt hours

1 kcal = 1.162222 Wh. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.

1 kilocalorie equals

1.162222watt hours

1 kcal = 1.162222 Wh

The formula

Kilocalories and watt hours both measure energy from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.

Wh = kcal × 1.16222222

Going the other way? Convert watt hours to kilocalories.

Kilocalories to watt hours table

Values either side of 1 kcal.

Kilocalories (kcal)Watt hours (Wh)
-4-4.6489
-3.5-4.0678
-3-3.4867
-2.5-2.9056
-2-2.3244
-1.5-1.7433
-1-1.1622
-0.5-0.581111
00
0.50.581111
11.1622
1.51.7433
22.3244
2.52.9056
33.4867
3.54.0678
44.6489
4.55.23
55.8111
5.56.3922
66.9733

Questions people ask

How many watt hours are in a kilocalorie?
One kilocalorie equals 1.16222222 watt hours.
How do I convert kilocalories to watt hours by hand?
Multiply the number of kilocalories by 1.16222222. For a rough check, 1.2 is close enough for most everyday use.
What is 1 kilocalorie in watt hours?
1 kilocalorie is 1.162222 watt hours.

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