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Kilocalorie to Watt-second
Convert measurements between Kilocalorie and Watt-second.
Common conversions
100kcal = 418400 Ws
500kcal = 2.09e+6 Ws
1000kcal = 4.18e+6 Ws
2400kcal = 1.00e+7 Ws
3200kcal = 1.34e+7 Ws
5500kcal = 2.30e+7 Ws
Conversion information
1 Kilocalorie = 4,184 Watt-second
One thousand calories, used in nutrition.
Energy transferred by one watt for one second.
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 watt-second?
It is the energy transferred when one watt of power acts for one second.
What is a watt-second equivalent to?
It is exactly equal to one joule.