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Kilocalorie to Kilowatt-hour

Convert measurements between Kilocalorie and Kilowatt-hour.

Common conversions

10kcal = 0.0116 kWh
50kcal = 0.0581 kWh
100kcal = 0.1162 kWh
240kcal = 0.2789 kWh
320kcal = 0.3719 kWh
550kcal = 0.6392 kWh

Conversion information

1 Kilocalorie = 0.00116222 Kilowatt-hour

One thousand calories, used in nutrition.
Most common unit of electrical energy in bills

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a kilocalorie?
It equals one thousand calories and is the unit used on nutrition labels.
Why is kcal used in nutrition?
Because it better represents the energy in foods in practical amounts.
What is a kilowatt-hour?
It is the energy consumed by a 1,000-watt device over one hour.
Why is kWh used in bills?
Because it is a practical measure for household and industrial electricity consumption.