Convert kilocalories 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
watt 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
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Kilocalories (kcal) | Watt hours (Wh) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.1622 |
| 2 | 2.3244 |
| 3 | 3.4867 |
| 4 | 4.6489 |
| 5 | 5.8111 |
| 6 | 6.9733 |
| 7 | 8.1356 |
| 8 | 9.2978 |
| 9 | 10.46 |
| 10 | 11.6222 |
| 15 | 17.4333 |
| 20 | 23.2444 |
| 25 | 29.0556 |
| 30 | 34.8667 |
| 40 | 46.4889 |
| 50 | 58.1111 |
| 75 | 87.1667 |
| 100 | 116.22 |
| 250 | 290.56 |
| 500 | 581.11 |
| 1,000 | 1,162.22 |
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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