Convert Erg to Kilowatt-hour
Type the number of ergs that you wish to convert to kilowatt-hours.
How to Convert Ergs to Kilowatt-hours
The erg and kilowatt-hour are both units of energy. By definition, 1 kilowatt-hour equals exactly 3.6e13 ergs. This means to convert ergs to kilowatt-hours, you divide by 3.6e13.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 erg to kilowatt-hours:
We need to convert ergs to kilowatt-hours
Since 1 kWh = 3.6e13 erg, divide by 3.6e13
5 ÷ 3.6e13 = 1.3888888889e-13
5 erg = 1.3888888889e-13 kWh
Erg to Kilowatt-hour Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common erg to kilowatt-hour conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Ergs (erg) | Kilowatt-hours (kWh) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 erg | 2.7777777778e-15 kWh |
| 0.5 erg | 1.3888888889e-14 kWh |
| 1 erg | 2.7777777778e-14 kWh |
| 2 erg | 5.5555555556e-14 kWh |
| 5 erg | 1.3888888889e-13 kWh |
| 10 erg | 2.7777777778e-13 kWh |
| 25 erg | 6.9444444444e-13 kWh |
| 50 erg | 1.3888888889e-12 kWh |
| 100 erg | 2.7777777778e-12 kWh |
About These Units
Erg (erg)
An erg is the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy equal to 10⁻⁷ joules or 1 dyne-centimeter. Ergs appear in older scientific literature and some astronomical calculations. One joule equals 10 million ergs. Rarely used in modern applications.
Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the standard unit for electricity billing, equal to 1,000 watt-hours or 3.6 megajoules. Average US home uses 900 kWh monthly. Running a 100W bulb for 10 hours uses 1 kWh. Electricity costs $0.10-0.30 per kWh typically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert ergs to kilowatt-hours?
To convert ergs to kilowatt-hours, divide the value by 3.6e13. For example, 10 erg = 2.7777777778e-13 kWh.
How many kilowatt-hours are in 1 erg?
1 erg equals 2.7777777778e-14 kilowatt-hours.
What is the formula for ergs to kilowatt-hours?
The formula is: kWh = erg ÷ 3.6e13.