Convert kilocalorie (th) to watt-hour
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)] to watt-hour [W*h], or Convert watt-hour to kilocalorie (th).
1 kcal (th) = 1.16222222222 W*h. To convert kilocalorie (th) to watt-hour, multiply the value by 1.16222222222; to go the other way, divide by it (1 W*h = 0.860420650096 kcal (th)). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kcal (th) = 1.16222222222 W*h
- 1 W*h = 0.860420650096 kcal (th)
- 10 kcal (th) = 11.6222222222 W*h
- 100 kcal (th) = 116.222222222 W*h
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th) to Watt-Hour
1 kcal (th) = 1.16222222222222 W*h
Example: convert 15 kcal (th) to W*h:
15 kcal (th) = 15 × 1.16222222222222 W*h = 17.4333333333333 W*h
Kilocalorie (Th) to Watt-Hour Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th) | watt-hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal (th) | 1.16222222222 W*h |
| 2 kcal (th) | 2.32444444444 W*h |
| 3 kcal (th) | 3.48666666667 W*h |
| 5 kcal (th) | 5.81111111111 W*h |
| 10 kcal (th) | 11.6222222222 W*h |
| 20 kcal (th) | 23.2444444444 W*h |
| 50 kcal (th) | 58.1111111111 W*h |
| 100 kcal (th) | 116.222222222 W*h |
| 500 kcal (th) | 581.111111111 W*h |
| 1000 kcal (th) | 1162.22222222 W*h |
Kilocalorie (Th)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a unit to quantify heat energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics. It was widely adopted in the early 20th century for dietary energy measurement.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is primarily used in nutrition to express the energy content of food and drinks, although it is often simply called a 'calorie' in everyday language.
Watt-Hour
A watt-hour (W·h) is a unit of energy equal to the amount of energy transferred or used when one watt of power is sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The watt-hour was established as a practical unit of energy measurement with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI) and has been used in electrical and energy industries to quantify energy consumption and storage since the 20th century.
Current Use
Watt-hours are commonly used to measure electrical energy consumption in household appliances, batteries, and energy storage systems, providing a convenient unit for billing, capacity ratings, and energy management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (th) in watt-hour?
1 kilocalorie (th) (kcal (th)) = 1.16222222222 watt-hour (W*h).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th) to watt-hour?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th) value by 1.16222222222. For example, 25 kcal (th) × 1.16222222222 = 29.0555555556 W*h.
What is 10 kilocalorie (th) in watt-hour?
10 kcal (th) = 11.6222222222 W*h.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th) or the watt-hour?
The kilocalorie (th) is the larger unit: 1 kcal (th) = 1.16222222222 W*h.