Kilowatt-hours to Kilocalories
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Quick reference
| Kilowatt-hours (kwh) | Kilocalories (kcal) |
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Formula
Kilocalories = kilowatt-hours × 860.42065
Multiply the kilowatt-hours value by 860.4206500956022 to get kilocalories. To reverse — divide kilocalories by 860.4206500956022 to get kilowatt-hours.
About this conversion
The kilowatt-hour (kWh) equals 3,600,000 joules and is the standard unit used by electricity meters worldwide. Learn more →
The kilocalorie (kcal), also called a food calorie or Calorie, equals 1,000 calories and is used in nutrition. Learn more →
Source: NIST International Reference