Energy
Kilowatt-hours to Kilocalories
Convert kilowatt-hours to kilocalories instantly.
About this conversion
Kilowatt-hours (kWh) are the standard unit on electricity bills. 1 kWh = 1,000 Wh. Kilocalories (kcal) — commonly called "calories" — are used on food labels and in dietary calculations. Use the converter above to quickly go from kilowatt-hours to kilocalories.
How to use
Enter a value in the kilowatt-hours field and instantly see the result in kilocalories. Click the swap button to reverse the conversion.
Manual calculation
1 kilowatt-hours = 860.42 kilocalories. Example: 10 kWh = 8,604.2 kcal.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilocalories are in 1 kilowatt-hours?
1 Kilowatt-hours equals 860.42 kilocalories.
When do you use kilocalories?
Kilocalories (kcal) — commonly called "calories" — are used on food labels and in dietary calculations.