What does 1 kilocalorie (IT) equal in kilowatt-hours?

1 kilocalorie (IT) equals 0.001163 kilowatt-hour according to the conversion rate.

Where is kilocalorie (IT) commonly used?

It is used in thermodynamics, heat calculations, and older energy literature following the international-table calorie definition.

What applications use kilowatt-hour units?

Kilowatt-hour is widely used for electrical energy metering, battery capacities, and reporting energy production in power systems.

How to Convert from Kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] to Kilowatt-hour [kW*h]

Learn how to easily convert energy values from kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] to kilowatt-hour [kW*h] using this convenient online unit converter. Understand the differences and uses of these energy units for practical applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This online unit converter helps you translate energy values from kilocalorie (IT) to kilowatt-hour. It is designed to assist those working with heat energy expressed in older thermodynamic literature and convert it into electrical energy units widely used in modern applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the energy value in kilocalorie (IT) you want to convert
Select kilocalorie (IT) as the starting unit and kilowatt-hour as the target unit
Click convert to see the equivalent energy value in kilowatt-hours

Key Features

Converts energy between kilocalorie (IT) and kilowatt-hour units
Supports thermodynamic and electrical energy applications
Includes common example conversions for quick reference

Examples

1000 kcal (IT) equals 1.163 kW*h
500 kcal (IT) equals 0.5815 kW*h

Common Use Cases

Tabulating enthalpy and heat values in thermodynamic tables
Performing engineering heat-balance and calorimetry calculations
Reporting electrical energy consumption and battery capacities
Translating older caloric energy units to modern electrical energy units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you are using kilocalorie (IT) as defined by international-table calorie
Use this converter for bridging heat energy and electrical energy units
Refer to examples to verify your conversions

Limitations

Differences in calorie definitions may cause confusion
Small variations in precision may occur due to rounding
Kilocalorie (IT) is less common today compared to joules and kilowatt-hours

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1 kilocalorie (IT) equal in kilowatt-hours?: 1 kilocalorie (IT) equals 0.001163 kilowatt-hour according to the conversion rate.
Where is kilocalorie (IT) commonly used?: It is used in thermodynamics, heat calculations, and older energy literature following the international-table calorie definition.
What applications use kilowatt-hour units?: Kilowatt-hour is widely used for electrical energy metering, battery capacities, and reporting energy production in power systems.

Key Terminology

kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)]: A unit of energy equal to 1,000 international-table calories, where one international-table calorie equals 4.1868 joules.
kilowatt-hour [kW*h]: A unit of energy representing the energy delivered by one kilowatt of power operating for one hour, equal to 3.6 × 10^6 joules.
international-table calorie: A calorie definition where 1 calorie equals 4.1868 joules, used in defining kilocalorie (IT).

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the relationship between 1 kilocalorie (IT) and kilowatt-hour?

1 kcal (IT) = 0.0001 kW*h

1 kcal (IT) = 0.001163 kW*h

1 kcal (IT) = 1 kW*h

Which unit is typically used for electrical energy billing?

Kilocalorie (IT)

Kilowatt-hour

International-table calorie

In which context is kilocalorie (IT) mainly applied?

Reporting electrical energy consumption

Engineering heat-balance and calorimetry calculations

Battery storage capacity specifications

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