How to convert kilocalories to kilowatt-hours
To convert kilocalories (kcal) to kilowatt-hours (kWh), multiply the value in kilocalories by 0.00116222222222.
kWh = kcal × 0.00116222222222
Example: 5 kcal = 0.005811111111 kWh.
You can also type 5 kcal to kWh into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 kcal + 1 kWh.
Kilocalories to Kilowatt-Hours conversion table
| Kilocalories | Kilowatt-Hours |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kcal | 0.000011622222 kWh |
| 0.1 kcal | 0.00011622222 kWh |
| 0.25 kcal | 0.00029055556 kWh |
| 0.5 kcal | 0.00058111111 kWh |
| 1 kcal | 0.0011622222 kWh |
| 2 kcal | 0.0023244444 kWh |
| 3 kcal | 0.0034866667 kWh |
| 4 kcal | 0.0046488889 kWh |
| 5 kcal | 0.0058111111 kWh |
| 6 kcal | 0.0069733333 kWh |
| 7 kcal | 0.0081355556 kWh |
| 8 kcal | 0.0092977778 kWh |
| 9 kcal | 0.01046 kWh |
| 10 kcal | 0.011622222 kWh |
| 12 kcal | 0.013946667 kWh |
| 15 kcal | 0.017433333 kWh |
| 20 kcal | 0.023244444 kWh |
| 25 kcal | 0.029055556 kWh |
| 30 kcal | 0.034866667 kWh |
| 40 kcal | 0.046488889 kWh |
| 50 kcal | 0.058111111 kWh |
| 60 kcal | 0.069733333 kWh |
| 75 kcal | 0.087166667 kWh |
| 100 kcal | 0.11622222 kWh |
| 250 kcal | 0.29055556 kWh |
| 500 kcal | 0.58111111 kWh |
| 1,000 kcal | 1.1622222 kWh |
Converting kilowatt-hours back to kilocalories
1 kWh = 860.4206501 kcal. See the Kilowatt-Hours to Kilocalories converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Kilocalorie (kcal)
One thousand calories, the "Calorie" printed on food labels.
Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
Exactly 3.6 megajoules: the "unit" on an electricity bill.
Energy is the capacity to do work. The SI unit is the joule. Food energy is labelled in kilocalories (Calories with a capital C) or kilojoules, electricity is billed in kilowatt-hours, and heating often uses BTU or therms.
Questions and answers
How many kilowatt-hours are in a kilocalorie?
One kilocalorie (kcal) equals 0.001162222222 kilowatt-hours (kWh).
How do I convert kilocalories to kilowatt-hours?
To convert kilocalories to kilowatt-hours, multiply the value in kilocalories by 0.00116222222222. The formula is kWh = kcal × 0.00116222222222. For example, 5 kcal = 0.0058111111 kWh.
What is 5 kcal in kWh?
5 kilocalories is 0.005811111111 kilowatt-hours.
Which is bigger, a kilocalorie or a kilowatt-hour?
A kilowatt-hour is bigger: 1 kWh = 860.4206501 kcal.
Are Calories on food labels the same as calories?
No. The food Calorie (capital C) is a kilocalorie: 1,000 small calories, or 4.184 kilojoules.
Does this kcal to kWh converter work offline?
Yes. ConvertEasy is a progressive web app: after your first visit it keeps working with no connection, and you can install it to your home screen from the browser menu.