Convert calories to Wh
Calories to watt hours. Enter a value to convert, or use the calories to Wh chart further down the page.
1 calorie equals 0.001162222222 watt hours. Going the other way, 1 watt hour = 860.4206501 calories.
How to convert calories to Wh
To convert calories to watt hours, multiply the calorie value by 0.001162222222. You can also divide by 860.4206501 to get the same answer.
Wh = cal × 0.001162222222
Worked example
Convert 15 cal to watt hours:
15 cal = 0.01743333333 Wh
calories to Wh conversion chart
Use this calories to Wh table for quick reference without typing anything.
| calories (cal) | watt hours (Wh) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cal | 0.00001162222222 Wh |
| 0.1 cal | 0.0001162222222 Wh |
| 1 cal | 0.001162222222 Wh |
| 2 cal | 0.002324444444 Wh |
| 3 cal | 0.003486666667 Wh |
| 5 cal | 0.005811111111 Wh |
| 10 cal | 0.01162222222 Wh |
| 20 cal | 0.02324444444 Wh |
| 50 cal | 0.05811111111 Wh |
| 100 cal | 0.1162222222 Wh |
| 1,000 cal | 1.162222222 Wh |
What is a calorie?
The thermochemical calorie is defined as exactly 4.184 joules. Note that the “calories” on food labels are actually kilocalories.
What is a watt hour?
A watt hour is exactly 3,600 joules — the energy used by a one-watt device in one hour. Battery capacity is rated in watt hours.
Frequently asked questions
How many Wh are in a calorie?
1 calories equals 0.001162222222 Wh. Going the other way, 1 Wh is 860.4206501 calories.
How do you convert calories to Wh?
To convert calories to watt hours, multiply the calorie value by 0.001162222222. You can also divide by 860.4206501 to get the same answer.
What is 10 calories in Wh?
10 calories equals 0.01162222222 Wh. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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