Quick answer: 1 Kilocalorie (kcal) in Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
1 kcal equals 0.00116222 kWh. To convert Kilocalorie (kcal) to Kilowatt-hour (kWh), multiply by 0.00116222 using the free calculator above — no signup needed.
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The Energy & Work Converter converts between 7 different units, including Joule, Kilojoule, Calorie, Kilocalorie (kcal), Watt-hour (Wh). The base unit is the Joule, and every other unit on this page is defined as an exact multiple of it. Type any value into the calculator above to convert instantly — free, unlimited, no signup and nothing to install.
Common equivalents: 1 Joule = 0.001 Kilojoule, 0.239006 Calorie, 0.000239006 Kilocalorie (kcal).
Scale of this category: the smallest unit is the Joule (J) and the largest is the Kilowatt-hour (kWh) (kWh).
Last updated: 2026-09-15
Energy & Work conversion factors
| Unit | Symbol | Value in Joule |
|---|---|---|
| Joule | J | 1 J = 1 J |
| Kilojoule | kJ | 1 kJ = 1000 J |
| Calorie | cal | 1 cal = 4.184 J |
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | kcal | 1 kcal = 4184 J |
| Watt-hour (Wh) | Wh | 1 Wh = 3600 J |
| Kilowatt-hour (kWh) | kWh | 1 kWh = 3600000 J |
| BTU | BTU | 1 BTU = 1055.06 J |
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How much is 1 Kilocalorie (kcal) in Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
- Multiply 1 by the conversion factor 0.00116222
- 1 Kilocalorie (kcal) = 0.00116222 Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
How much is 100 Kilocalorie (kcal) in Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
- Multiply 100 by the conversion factor 0.00116222
- 100 Kilocalorie (kcal) = 0.116222 Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
How much is 1000 Kilocalorie (kcal) in Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
- Multiply 1000 by the conversion factor 0.00116222
- 1000 Kilocalorie (kcal) = 1.162222 Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
Quick Conversion Reference Table
| Kilocalorie (kcal) (kcal) | Kilowatt-hour (kWh) (kWh) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal (Kilocalorie (kcal)) | 0.00116222 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
| 2 kcal (Kilocalorie (kcal)) | 0.00232444 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
| 5 kcal (Kilocalorie (kcal)) | 0.00581111 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
| 10 kcal (Kilocalorie (kcal)) | 0.0116222 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
| 20 kcal (Kilocalorie (kcal)) | 0.0232444 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
| 50 kcal (Kilocalorie (kcal)) | 0.0581111 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
| 100 kcal (Kilocalorie (kcal)) | 0.116222 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
| 500 kcal (Kilocalorie (kcal)) | 0.581111 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
| 1000 kcal (Kilocalorie (kcal)) | 1.162222 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
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FAQ
How much is 1 Kilocalorie (kcal) in Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
1 Kilocalorie (kcal) = 0.00116222 Kilowatt-hour (kWh).
How do I convert Kilocalorie (kcal) to Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
Enter your value in Kilocalorie (kcal) into the converter above and the result in Kilowatt-hour (kWh) appears instantly. 1 kcal equals 0.00116222 kWh — just multiply your value by 0.00116222.
What is the formula for Kilocalorie (kcal) to Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
The formula is: value in Kilowatt-hour (kWh) = value in Kilocalorie (kcal) × 0.00116222. For example, 100 kcal × 0.00116222 = 0.116222 kWh.
Is this Kilocalorie (kcal) to Kilowatt-hour (kWh) converter free and accurate?
Yes. This Kilocalorie (kcal) to Kilowatt-hour (kWh) converter is 100% free, uses the exact international conversion factor (0.00116222), and works on any device with no signup.
How do I convert Kilowatt-hour (kWh) back to Kilocalorie (kcal)?
To convert back, divide by 0.00116222 (or multiply by 860.42065). You can also use our dedicated How Many Kilocalorie (kcal) in 1 Kilowatt-hour (kWh)? page for instant results.
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Which Energy & Work units are supported?
This converter supports 7 units: Joule, Kilojoule, Calorie, Kilocalorie (kcal), Watt-hour (Wh), Kilowatt-hour (kWh), BTU.