Convert Kilocalorie per Hour to Kilowatt
Enter the number of kilocalories per hour that you want to convert to kilowatts.
How to Convert Kilocalories per Hour to Kilowatts
The kilocalorie per hour and kilowatt are both units of power. 1 kilowatt equals 859.84522786 kilocalories per hour. This means to convert kilocalories per hour to kilowatts, you divide by 859.84522786.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 kcal/h to kilowatts:
We need to convert kilocalories per hour to kilowatts
Since 1 kW = 859.84522786 kcal/h, divide by 859.84522786
5 ÷ 859.84522786 = 0.005815
5 kcal/h = 0.005815 kW
Kilocalorie per Hour to Kilowatt Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilocalorie per hour to kilowatt conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kilocalories per Hour (kcal/h) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kcal/h | 0.0001163 kW |
| 0.5 kcal/h | 0.0005815 kW |
| 1 kcal/h | 0.001163 kW |
| 2 kcal/h | 0.002326 kW |
| 5 kcal/h | 0.005815 kW |
| 10 kcal/h | 0.01163 kW |
| 25 kcal/h | 0.029075 kW |
| 50 kcal/h | 0.05815 kW |
| 100 kcal/h | 0.1163 kW |
About These Units
Kilocalorie per Hour (kcal/h)
Kilocalories per hour (kcal/h) measures metabolic rate and heat production, equal to 1.163 watts. Basal metabolic rate is about 60-80 kcal/h. Exercise increases metabolic rate to 300-900 kcal/h depending on intensity. Also called "large calories per hour."
Kilowatt (kW)
A kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watts. Kilowatts rate appliance power (space heater: 1.5 kW, hair dryer: 1.8 kW), electric vehicle motors (50-300 kW), and home electrical capacity. Average US home has 200-amp service providing about 48 kW maximum.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kilocalories per hour to kilowatts?
To convert kilocalories per hour to kilowatts, divide the value by 859.84522786. For example, 10 kcal/h = 0.01163 kW.
How many kilowatts are in 1 kilocalorie per hour?
1 kilocalorie per hour equals 0.001163 kilowatts.
What is the formula for kilocalories per hour to kilowatts?
The formula is: kW = kcal/h ÷ 859.84522786.