Energy
Kilowatt-hours to Kilocalories
Convert kilowatt-hours to kilocalories instantly.
About this conversion
Kilowatt-hours (kWh) are the standard unit on electricity bills. 1 kWh = 1,000 Wh. Kilocalories (kcal) — commonly called "calories" — are used on food labels and in dietary calculations. 1 Kilowatt-hours equals 860.42 kilocalories. 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 kilowatt-hours field and instantly see the result in kilocalories. Click the swap button to reverse the conversion.
Manual calculation
1 kilowatt-hours = 860.42 kilocalories. Example: 10 kWh = 8,604.2 kcal.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert kilowatt-hours to kilocalories?
Multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by 860.42 to get kilocalories. Example: 10 kWh × 860.42 = 8,604.2 kcal.
Are kilowatt-hours bigger or smaller than kilocalories?
Kilowatt-hours is larger than Kilocalories. One kilowatt-hour equals 860.42 kilocalories, so the result is a larger number when converting from kilowatt-hours to kilocalories.
What is 5 kilowatt-hours in kilocalories?
5 kWh equals 4,302.1 kcal.
How many kilowatt-hours are in 1 kilocalorie?
1 kcal equals 0.0011622 kWh. This is the reverse conversion — useful if you have a value in kilocalories and want it in kilowatt-hours.
What is kilowatt-hour?
Kilowatt-hours (kWh) are the standard unit on electricity bills. 1 kWh = 1,000 Wh.
What is kilocalorie used for?
Kilocalories (kcal) — commonly called "calories" — are used on food labels and in dietary calculations.