Energy
Kilocalories to Kilowatt-hours
Convert kilocalories to kilowatt-hours instantly.
About this conversion
Kilocalories (kcal) — commonly called "calories" — are used on food labels and in dietary calculations. Kilowatt-hours (kWh) are the standard unit on electricity bills. 1 kWh = 1,000 Wh. 860.42 kilocalories equal 1 Kilowatt-hours. The converter above calculates the result instantly — you can also swap the units to convert in the other direction.
How to use
Enter a value in the kilocalories field and instantly see the result in kilowatt-hours. Click the swap button to reverse the conversion.
Manual calculation
1 kilocalories = 0.0011622 kilowatt-hours. Example: 10 kcal = 0.011622 kWh.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert kilocalories to kilowatt-hours?
Divide the number of kilocalories by 860.42 to get kilowatt-hours. Example: 1,000 kcal ÷ 860.42 = 1.1622 kWh.
Are kilocalories bigger or smaller than kilowatt-hours?
Kilocalories is smaller than Kilowatt-hours. There are 860.42 kilocalories in one kilowatt-hour, so the result is a smaller number when converting from kilocalories to kilowatt-hours.
What is 100 kilocalories in kilowatt-hours?
100 kcal equals 0.11622 kWh.
How many kilocalories are in 1 kilowatt-hour?
1 kWh equals 860.42 kcal. This is the reverse conversion — useful if you have a value in kilowatt-hours and want it in kilocalories.
What is kilocalorie?
Kilocalories (kcal) — commonly called "calories" — are used on food labels and in dietary calculations.
What is kilowatt-hour used for?
Kilowatt-hours (kWh) are the standard unit on electricity bills. 1 kWh = 1,000 Wh.