To convert kilocalories per hour to watts, multiply by 1.162222222.
The calculation uses 1 kcal/h = 1.162222222 W. Results are displayed to at most 10 significant digits. Definitions can be exact while a displayed decimal is rounded. Match the displayed precision to your original measurement.
The formula
kcal/h- Input unit: kilocalories per hour
W- Output unit: watts
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in kcal/h.
- Multiply by the stored conversion factor.
- Read the result in W; divide by the same factor to convert back.
Worked examples
Worked conversion
1 kcal/h × 1.162222222 ≈ 1.162222222 W.
Reverse conversion
1.162222222 W ÷ 1.162222222 ≈ 1 kcal/h. Rounding intermediate values can change the last displayed digit.
Frequently asked questions
What factor does this converter use?
It uses 1.162222222 W per kcal/h.
Why can another converter show a slightly different answer?
Check the unit convention first (such as US versus Imperial or decimal versus binary), then compare rounding. Measurement uncertainty is separate from the unit conversion.
kcal/h to W table
| kcal/h | W (rounded) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1.162222222 |
| 2 | 2.324444444 |
| 5 | 5.811111111 |
| 10 | 11.62222222 |
| 100 | 116.2222222 |