Convert kWh to Wh

Convert kilowatt-hours to watt-hours by entering a value below.

1 kWh (kilowatt-hours) = 1000 Wh (watt-hours)

How to Convert Kilowatt-hours to Watt-hours

The kilowatt-hour and watt-hour are both units of energy. By definition, 1 kilowatt-hour equals exactly 1000 watt-hours. This means to convert kilowatt-hours to watt-hours, you multiply by 1000.

Formula

watt-hours = kilowatt-hours × 1000

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 kWh to watt-hours:

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Convert 5 kWh to watt-hours

We need to convert kilowatt-hours to watt-hours

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Apply the formula

Since 1 kWh = 1000 Wh, multiply by 1000

5 × 1000 = 5000

Answer

5 kWh = 5000 Wh

Kilowatt-hour to Watt-hour Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common kilowatt-hour to watt-hour conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Kilowatt-hours (kWh) Watt-hours (Wh)
0.1 kWh 100 Wh
0.5 kWh 500 Wh
1 kWh 1000 Wh
2 kWh 2000 Wh
5 kWh 5000 Wh
10 kWh 10000 Wh
25 kWh 25000 Wh
50 kWh 50000 Wh
100 kWh 100000 Wh

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.

Watt-hour (Wh)

A watt-hour (Wh) is the energy of one watt sustained for one hour, equal to 3,600 joules. Watt-hours measure battery capacity (smartphone: 10-15 Wh, laptop: 50-100 Wh) and small appliance energy use. One Wh equals 3.6 kilojoules.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert kilowatt-hours to watt-hours?

To convert kilowatt-hours to watt-hours, multiply the value by 1000. For example, 10 kWh = 10000 Wh.

How many watt-hours are in 1 kilowatt-hour?

1 kilowatt-hour equals 1000 watt-hours.

What is the formula for kilowatt-hours to watt-hours?

The formula is: Wh = kWh × 1000.