Energy

cal to kWh conversion

Convert calorie (cal) to kilowatt-hour (kWh). Energy is the capacity to do work or transfer heat — the currency of every heat and material balance.

1 cal = 1.1622e-6 kWh

Formula

To convert calorie to kilowatt-hour, multiply the cal value by 1.1622e-6. To go the other way, divide by 1.1622e-6 (or multiply by 860420.7).

cal to kWh conversion table

calkWh
11.1622e-6
22.3244e-6
55.8111e-6
101.1622e-5
252.9056e-5
505.8111e-5
1000.0001162222
2500.0002905556
5000.0005811111
10000.001162222

Used in practice

Heat duties integrate to energy in kJ, MJ, or BTU; utilities are billed in kWh or MMBTU.

A calorie, a BTU, and a joule are all energy — keep the conversion factors handy when a spec mixes them.

Worked example. A energy of 860420.7 cal is 1 kWh.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert calorie to kilowatt-hour?

Multiply the value in cal by 1.1622e-6 to get kWh. For example, 10 cal = 1.1622e-5 kWh.

What is 1 cal in kWh?

1 cal equals 1.1622e-6 kWh.

Where is this conversion used?

Heat duties integrate to energy in kJ, MJ, or BTU; utilities are billed in kWh or MMBTU.

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