Calorie to Watt-Hour Converter
Convert calories (cal) to watt-hours (Wh) with our easy-to-use calculator
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Understanding Calorie to Watt-Hour Conversion
What is a Calorie?
A calorie (cal) is a unit of energy equal to the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. In food energy contexts, we typically use kilocalories (kcal), where 1 kcal = 1,000 cal.
What is a Watt-Hour?
A watt-hour (Wh) is a unit of energy equivalent to one watt of power expended for one hour. It's commonly used to measure electrical energy consumption in household and industrial applications.
Conversion Formula
To convert calories to watt-hours, use the following formula:
Watt-hours = Calories × 0.001162