Kilocalories to Horsepower-hours Converter

1 kilocalorie (kcal) equals 0.001558565673 horsepower-hours (hp⋅h).

Quick answer

  • 1 kilocalorie = 0.001558565673 horsepower-hours
  • 1 horsepower-hour = 641.6155683 kilocalories
  • Formula: hp⋅h = kcal ÷ 641.615568283

1 kilocalorie = 0.001558565673 horsepower-hours

How to convert kilocalories to horsepower-hours

hp⋅h = kcal ÷ 641.615568283

To convert kilocalories to horsepower-hours, divide the number of kilocalories by 641.615568283.

Example: 4 kcal to hp⋅h

  1. Start with the value in kilocalories: 4 kcal.
  2. Divide by 641.615568283: 4 ÷ 641.615568283 = 0.006234262692.
  3. Result: 4 kilocalories = 0.006234262692 horsepower-hours.

Going the other way, 1 horsepower-hour = 641.615568283 kilocalories, so to convert horsepower-hours back to kilocalories you multiply by the same number. See horsepower-hours to kilocalories.

Kilocalories to horsepower-hours conversion table

Kilocalories (kcal)Horsepower-hours (hp⋅h)
1 kcal 0.001558565673 hp⋅h
2 kcal 0.003117131346 hp⋅h
3 kcal 0.004675697019 hp⋅h
4 kcal 0.006234262692 hp⋅h
5 kcal 0.007792828365 hp⋅h
6 kcal 0.009351394038 hp⋅h
7 kcal 0.01090995971 hp⋅h
8 kcal 0.01246852538 hp⋅h
9 kcal 0.01402709106 hp⋅h
10 kcal 0.01558565673 hp⋅h
100 kcal 0.1558565673 hp⋅h

What is a kilocalorie?

The kilocalorie is 1,000 calories, 4,184 joules, the energy needed to warm one kilogram of water by about 1 °C.

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What is a horsepower-hour?

The horsepower-hour is the work done by one horsepower in an hour, about 0.746 kWh, used for engines and fuel consumption (lb per hp·h).

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Frequently asked questions

How many horsepower-hours are in a kilocalorie?

One kilocalorie is 0.001558565673 horsepower-hours.

How many kilocalories are in a horsepower-hour?

One horsepower-hour is 641.6155683 kilocalories.

What is the formula to convert kilocalories to horsepower-hours?

hp⋅h = kcal ÷ 641.615568283.