Convert Kilowatt-hour to Erg
Type the number of kilowatt-hours that you wish to convert to ergs.
How to Convert Kilowatt-hours to Ergs
The kilowatt-hour and erg are both units of energy. By definition, 1 kilowatt-hour equals exactly 3.6e13 ergs. This means to convert kilowatt-hours to ergs, you multiply by 3.6e13.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 kWh to ergs:
We need to convert kilowatt-hours to ergs
Since 1 kWh = 3.6e13 erg, multiply by 3.6e13
5 × 3.6e13 = 1.8e14
5 kWh = 1.8e14 erg
Kilowatt-hour to Erg Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilowatt-hour to erg conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kilowatt-hours (kWh) | Ergs (erg) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kWh | 3.6e12 erg |
| 0.5 kWh | 1.8e13 erg |
| 1 kWh | 3.6e13 erg |
| 2 kWh | 7.2e13 erg |
| 5 kWh | 1.8e14 erg |
| 10 kWh | 3.6e14 erg |
| 25 kWh | 9e14 erg |
| 50 kWh | 1.8e15 erg |
| 100 kWh | 3.6e15 erg |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kilowatt-hours to ergs?
To convert kilowatt-hours to ergs, multiply the value by 3.6e13. For example, 10 kWh = 3.6e14 erg.
How many ergs are in 1 kilowatt-hour?
1 kilowatt-hour equals 3.6e13 ergs.
What is the formula for kilowatt-hours to ergs?
The formula is: erg = kWh × 3.6e13.