Energy
Kilowatt-hours to Calories
Convert kilowatt-hours to calories instantly.
About this conversion
Kilowatt-hours (kWh) are the standard unit on electricity bills. 1 kWh = 1,000 Wh. A calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 g of water by 1°C. 1 cal = 4.184 J. Use the converter above to quickly go from kilowatt-hours to calories.
How to use
Enter a value in the kilowatt-hours field and instantly see the result in calories. Click the swap button to reverse the conversion.
Manual calculation
1 kilowatt-hours = 860,420 calories. Example: 10 kWh = 8,604,200 cal.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 kilowatt-hours?
1 Kilowatt-hours equals 860,420 calories.
When do you use calories?
A calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 g of water by 1°C. 1 cal = 4.184 J.