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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.