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1
kWh
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JouleJ
KilojoulekJ
MegajouleMJ
Watt-hourWh
Kilowatt-hourkWh
Thermochemical caloriecal
Kilocalorie (food Calorie)kcal
BTU (international table)BTU (IT)
ElectronvolteV
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1000
Wh
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JouleJ
KilojoulekJ
MegajouleMJ
Watt-hourWh
Kilowatt-hourkWh
Thermochemical caloriecal
Kilocalorie (food Calorie)kcal
BTU (international table)BTU (IT)
ElectronvolteV
No units found. Try a name or symbol.
CONVERSION
1 kWh ≈ 1000 Wh
6 significant figures
10 significant figures
15 significant figures
Precision changes displayed rounding, not calculation accuracy.
FORMULAWh = kWh × 1000
FORMULA & EXAMPLES
How to convert Kilowatt-hours to watt-hours
Wh = kWh × 1000
Multiply the kWh reading by 1000.
Worked examples
1 kWh ≈ 1000 Wh
1 × 1000 ≈ 1000
10 kWh ≈ 10000 Wh
10 × 1000 ≈ 10000
Frequently asked questions
Is a watt-hour the same quantity as a watt?
No. A watt-hour measures energy; a watt measures power. One watt-hour is the energy transferred at one watt for one hour, equal to 3,600 joules.
Kilowatt-hours to watt-hours table
Fixed reference · Kilowatt-hour to Watt-hour
Reference values use this page’s named pair and default context. Calculator precision and font settings do not change this table.
Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
Watt-hour (Wh)
0
0
0.1
100
0.5
500
1
1000
2
2000
5
5000
10
10000
25
25000
50
50000
100
100000
1000
1000000
Table results use 10 significant figures; decimal formula coefficients use up to 15. Calculations use the unit definitions before rounding. Extra digits do not improve measurement accuracy.