Convert Kilowatt-hours to Kilocalories
kWh to kcal · energy conversion
What are kilowatt-hours and kilocalories?
A kilowatt-hour is 1,000 watt-hours, the unit electric utilities bill by. A kilocalorie (the food Calorie) is 1,000 small calories, the unit on US nutrition labels. For reference: a food Calorie is one kilocalorie (4,184 J), and home electricity is billed in kilowatt-hours.
How to convert kilowatt-hours to kilocalories
1 kWh = 860.421 kcal. To convert, multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by 860.421. For example, 5 kWh = 4,302.1 kcal, and 20 kWh = 17,208.4 kcal. To go the other way, multiply kilocalories by 0.00116222 (since 1 kcal = 0.00116222 kWh).
Kilowatt-hours to Kilocalories conversion table
| Kilowatt-hours (kWh) | Kilocalories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 860.421 |
| 10 | 8,604.21 |
| 100 | 86,042.1 |
| 500 | 430,210 |
| 1,000 | 860,421 |
| 2,000 | 1,720,840 |
| 5,000 | 4,302,100 |
FAQ
What is 1 kWh in kcal?
1 kWh = 860.421 kcal. To convert any amount, multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by 860.421.
How do I convert kilocalories back to kilowatt-hours?
Go the other way: 1 kcal = 0.00116222 kWh, so multiply kilocalories by 0.00116222 to get kilowatt-hours.
Is a kilowatt-hour bigger than a kilocalorie?
Yes — 1 kWh is the larger unit, equal to 860.421 kcal.
Are these energy conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.