Convert kilocalories to kilowatt hours

1 kcal = 0.00116222 kWh. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.

1 kilocalorie equals

0.00116222kilowatt hours

1 kcal = 0.00116222 kWh

The formula

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

kWh = kcal × 0.0011622222

Going the other way? Convert kilowatt hours to kilocalories.

Kilocalories to kilowatt hours table

Common values, rounded for reading.

Kilocalories (kcal)Kilowatt hours (kWh)
10.001162
20.002324
30.003487
40.004649
50.005811
60.006973
70.008136
80.009298
90.01046
100.011622
150.017433
200.023244
250.029056
300.034867
400.046489
500.058111
750.087167
1000.116222
2500.290556
5000.581111
1,0001.1622

Questions people ask

How many kilowatt hours are in a kilocalorie?
One kilocalorie equals 0.0011622222 kilowatt hours.
How do I convert kilocalories to kilowatt hours by hand?
Multiply the number of kilocalories by 0.0011622222. For a rough check, 0.001 is close enough for most everyday use.
What is 1 kilocalorie in kilowatt hours?
1 kilocalorie is 0.00116222 kilowatt hours.

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