Calorie To Watt-hour Converter

(cal to Wh converter)

Convert Calorie IT to Watt-hour


Effortlessly Convert Calories to Watt-hours


(Last Updated On: 2024-10-16)

Discover the simplicity of converting Calorie IT to Watt-hour with our user-friendly tool, designed by Newtum to make energy unit conversions a breeze.

What are Calorie and Watt-hour

Definition of Calorie

A Calorie, with an uppercase C, is a unit of energy. Specifically, it is defined as the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. This unit is commonly used in nutrition to quantify the energy content in food.

Definition of Watt-hour

A Watt-hour is a unit of energy equivalent to one watt of power expended for one hour of time. It signifies the total amount of energy used or produced by a device that operates at a power of one watt for a duration of one hour.

Calorie to Watt-hour Conversion Table

Calorie IT Watt-hour (Wh)
1 cal 0.001163 Wh
10 cal 0.01163 Wh
50 cal 0.05815 Wh
100 cal 0.1163 Wh
200 cal 0.2326 Wh
500 cal 0.5815 Wh
1000 cal 1.163 Wh
5000 cal 5.815 Wh
10000 cal 11.63 Wh
50000 cal 58.15 Wh

Conversion of Calorie to Watt-hour

Example 1:
Convert 10 Calorie IT to Watt-hours:
10 cal = 10 × 0.001163 Wh = 0.01163 Wh

Example 2:
Convert 250 Calorie IT to Watt-hours:
250 cal = 250 × 0.001163 Wh = 0.29075 Wh

History of Calorie and Watt-hour

The concept of converting calories to watt-hours has roots in the need to understand and compare different forms of energy. This conversion is instrumental in fields like nutrition and engineering, offering a bridge between food energy and electrical energy.

How to use Calorie to Watt-hour Converter

Real Life Applications of Calorie to Watt-hour

Convert food energy into electrical equivalents with our Calorie IT to Watt-hour Converter, unlocking a range of practical applications.

Solved Examples cal to Wh

Example 1: To convert 150 Calorie IT to Watt-hours:
150 cal = 150 × 0.001163 Wh = 0.17445 Wh

Example 2: To convert 300 Calorie IT to Watt-hours:
300 cal = 300 × 0.001163 Wh = 0.3489 Wh

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a Calorie IT to Watt-hour Converter?
A tool that translates the energy in food calories to the electrical energy unit of watt-hours.

2. Why would I need to use this converter?
It is useful for understanding the energy equivalence between food intake and electrical usage.

3. Is the conversion accurate?
Yes, the converter uses a standard conversion factor ensuring accurate results.