The Unit Converters

Kilocalorie to Kilowatt-hour

1 Kilocalorie = 0.001163 Kilowatt-hour


Conversion Formula

To convert Kilocalorie to Kilowatt-hour, multiply the value by 0.001163.

Kilocalorie × 0.001163 = Kilowatt-hour

Quick Reference

kcal kWh
1 0.001163
5 0.005815
10 0.01163
25 0.029075
50 0.05815
100 0.1163
500 0.5815
1000 1.163

What is Kilocalorie?

The kilocalorie (symbol: kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 small calories.

It is often referred to as the food calorie or simply a Calorie (with a capital C) in nutritional contexts.

Common Uses

The kilocalorie is the standard unit used globally to represent the energy content of foods and the energy expenditure of physical activity in humans.

What is Kilowatt-hour?

The kilowatt-hour (symbol: kWh) is a composite unit of energy equal to one kilowatt (kW) of power sustained for one hour.

One kilowatt-hour is equal to 3.6 million joules (3.6 MJ).

Common Uses

The kilowatt-hour is the standard unit used by electric utilities for billing consumers. It measures the amount of electrical energy consumed by households and businesses over time.

How many kilowatt-hour are in a kilocalorie?

There are 0.001163 kilowatt-hour in 1 kilocalorie.


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