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Watt-hour to Calorie

Convert measurements between Watt-hour and Calorie.

Common conversions

100Wh = 86042.065 cal
500Wh = 430210.325 cal
1000Wh = 860420.6501 cal
2400Wh = 2.07e+6 cal
3200Wh = 2.75e+6 cal
5500Wh = 4.73e+6 cal

Conversion information

1 Watt-hour = 860.421 Calorie

Energy transferred by one watt for one hour.
Energy needed to raise 1 g of water by 1°C.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the watt-hour measure?
It measures the amount of energy consumed or generated in one hour by a one-watt device.
Where is the watt-hour used?
In electricity, for billing and consumption of electrical devices.
What is a calorie?
It is the energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by 1°C.
Where is the calorie used?
In nutrition and science to measure thermal energy.