Convert kilocalorie (IT) to kilowatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] to kilowatt-hour [kW*h], or Convert kilowatt-hour to kilocalorie (IT).
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It) to Kilowatt-Hour
1 kcal (IT) = 0.001163 kW*h
Example: convert 15 kcal (IT) to kW*h:
15 kcal (IT) = 15 × 0.001163 kW*h = 0.017445 kW*h
Kilocalorie (It) to Kilowatt-Hour Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (It)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a measure of heat energy, primarily used in nutrition and thermodynamics. It became standard in dietary contexts to quantify food energy intake.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is widely used in nutrition to express the energy content of foods and beverages, and in scientific contexts related to energy measurement in biological and physical systems.
Kilowatt-Hour
A kilowatt-hour (kW·h) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or used when a power of one kilowatt is sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-hour originated in the late 19th century with the development of electrical power systems, becoming a standard unit for measuring electrical energy consumption and billing.
Current Use
It is widely used today in electricity billing, energy consumption monitoring, and in various engineering and scientific applications to quantify electrical energy usage.