Convert Wh to kWh

Enter the number of watt-hours that you want to convert to kilowatt-hours.

1 Wh (watt-hours) = 0.001 kWh (kilowatt-hours)

How to Convert Watt-hours to Kilowatt-hours

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

Formula

kilowatt-hours = watt-hours ÷ 1000

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 Wh to kilowatt-hours:

1
Convert 5 Wh to kilowatt-hours

We need to convert watt-hours to kilowatt-hours

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Apply the formula

Since 1 kWh = 1000 Wh, divide by 1000

5 ÷ 1000 = 0.005

Answer

5 Wh = 0.005 kWh

Watt-hour to Kilowatt-hour Conversion Table

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

Watt-hours (Wh) Kilowatt-hours (kWh)
0.1 Wh 0.0001 kWh
0.5 Wh 0.0005 kWh
1 Wh 0.001 kWh
2 Wh 0.002 kWh
5 Wh 0.005 kWh
10 Wh 0.01 kWh
25 Wh 0.025 kWh
50 Wh 0.05 kWh
100 Wh 0.1 kWh

About These Units

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.

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 watt-hours to kilowatt-hours?

To convert watt-hours to kilowatt-hours, divide the value by 1000. For example, 10 Wh = 0.01 kWh.

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

1 watt-hour equals 0.001 kilowatt-hours.

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

The formula is: kWh = Wh ÷ 1000.