Convert Kilocalorie per Hour to Kilowatt

Enter the number of kilocalories per hour that you want to convert to kilowatts.

1 kcal/h (kilocalories per hour) = 0.001163 kW (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

kilowatts = kilocalories per hour ÷ 859.84522786

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 kcal/h to kilowatts:

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Convert 5 kcal/h to kilowatts

We need to convert kilocalories per hour to kilowatts

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Apply the formula

Since 1 kW = 859.84522786 kcal/h, divide by 859.84522786

5 ÷ 859.84522786 = 0.005815

Answer

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.