Power
Convert kilowatt (kW) to kilocalorie per hour (kcal/h). Power is energy per unit time — the rating of pumps, compressors, motors, and heat duties.
1 kW = 859.8452 kcal/h
To convert kilowatt to kilocalorie per hour, multiply the kW value by 859.8452. To go the other way, divide by 859.8452 (or multiply by 0.001163).
| kW | kcal/h |
|---|---|
| 1 | 859.8452 |
| 2 | 1719.69 |
| 5 | 4299.226 |
| 10 | 8598.452 |
| 25 | 21496.13 |
| 50 | 42992.26 |
| 100 | 85984.52 |
| 250 | 214961.3 |
| 500 | 429922.6 |
| 1000 | 859845.2 |
Rotating-equipment duties are quoted in kW or hp; heat duties in kW, MW, or BTU/hr.
Electrical input, shaft power, and hydraulic power differ by the efficiencies between them — label which one a number refers to.
Worked example. A power of 100 kW is 85984.52 kcal/h.
Multiply the value in kW by 859.8452 to get kcal/h. For example, 10 kW = 8598.452 kcal/h.
1 kW equals 859.8452 kcal/h.
Rotating-equipment duties are quoted in kW or hp; heat duties in kW, MW, or BTU/hr.