Convert Watt-hour to Calorie

Input the number of watt-hours you want to convert to calories.

1 Wh (watt-hours) = 860.4206501 cal (calories)

How to Convert Watt-hours to Calories

The watt-hour and calorie are both units of energy. 1 watt-hour equals 860.4206501 calories. This means to convert watt-hours to calories, you multiply by 860.4206501.

Formula

calories = watt-hours × 860.4206501

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 Wh to calories:

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Convert 5 Wh to calories

We need to convert watt-hours to calories

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Apply the formula

Since 1 Wh = 860.4206501 cal, multiply by 860.4206501

5 × 860.4206501 = 4302.1032505

Answer

5 Wh = 4302.1032505 cal

Watt-hour to Calorie Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common watt-hour to calorie conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Watt-hours (Wh) Calories (cal)
0.1 Wh 86.04206501 cal
0.5 Wh 430.21032505 cal
1 Wh 860.4206501 cal
2 Wh 1720.8413002 cal
5 Wh 4302.1032505 cal
10 Wh 8604.206501 cal
25 Wh 21510.516252 cal
50 Wh 43021.032505 cal
100 Wh 86042.06501 cal

About These Units

Watt-hour (Wh)

A watt-hour (Wh) is the energy of one watt sustained for one hour, equal to 3,600 joules. Watt-hours measure battery capacity (smartphone: 10-15 Wh, laptop: 50-100 Wh) and small appliance energy use. One Wh equals 3.6 kilojoules.

Calorie (cal)

A small calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C, equal to 4.184 joules. Small calories are used in chemistry and physics. Note: food "Calories" (with capital C) are actually kilocalories. One calorie equals 0.003968 BTU.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert watt-hours to calories?

To convert watt-hours to calories, multiply the value by 860.4206501. For example, 10 Wh = 8604.206501 cal.

How many calories are in 1 watt-hour?

1 watt-hour equals 860.4206501 calories.

What is the formula for watt-hours to calories?

The formula is: cal = Wh × 860.4206501.