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Convert Kilocalories to Kilowatt-hours

Use our accurate converter to change kilocalories into kilowatt-hours. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change kilocalories to kilowatt-hours, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Kilocalories = 0.001163 Kilowatt-hours

Kilocalories to Kilowatt-hours
Pre-defined calculator for direct kilocalories to kilowatt-hours conversion.
Kilocalories (kcal)
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Kilowatt-hours (kWh)
Formula: 1 Kilocalories = 0.001163 Kilowatt-hours

Unit Information

About Kilocalories

Definition: A kilocalorie is equal to 1,000 calories.

History: This is what is usually meant by a 'Calorie' on food boxes.

Where it is used: Primary unit for talking about the energy in the food we eat.

Kilocalories to Kilowatt-hours Conversion Table

Kilocalories [kcal]Kilowatt-hours [kwh]
0.01 kcal0.00001163 kwh
0.1 kcal0.0001163 kwh
1 kcal0.001163 kwh
2 kcal0.002326 kwh
3 kcal0.003489 kwh
5 kcal0.005815 kwh
10 kcal0.01163 kwh
20 kcal0.02326 kwh
50 kcal0.05815 kwh
100 kcal0.1163 kwh
1000 kcal1.163 kwh

How to Convert Kilocalories to Kilowatt-hours

Calculation: To convert kilocalories to kilowatt-hours, multiply the value by the conversion factor (0.001163).

Example: convert 15 kcal to kwh:
15 kcal = 15 × 0.001163 kwh = 0.017445 kwh

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