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Convert Kilowatt Hour to Watt Hour

Use this free converter to change kilowatt hours (kWh) into watt hours (Wh). Kilowatt hour and watt hour both measure energy. As a quick reference, 1 kWh equals 1000 Wh, and 1 Wh equals 0.001 kWh.

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Watt Hour (Wh)
1000

1 kWh = 1000 Wh

Energy conversion table

Kilowatt HourWatt Hour
0.0110
0.1100
0.5500
11000
22000
33000
55000
1010000
2020000
2525000
5050000
100100000
1,0001000000

How to convert Kilowatt Hour to Watt Hour

Multiply the kilowatt hour value by 1000 to get watt hours.

  1. Enter the number of kilowatt hours you want to convert.
  2. The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in watt hours.
  3. Worked example: 15 kWh × 1000 = 15000 Wh.
  4. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (watt hour to kilowatt hour).

About these units

Kilowatt Hour (kWh)

Definition
A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is 1,000 watt-hours, the standard unit on electricity bills.
History
It became the billing unit as household electricity spread.
Current use
Kilowatt-hours measure home electricity use and EV battery capacity.

Watt Hour (Wh)

Definition
A watt-hour (Wh) is the energy of one watt sustained for one hour, equal to 3,600 joules.
History
It arose with the electricity industry as a practical billing unit.
Current use
Watt-hours rate batteries and small energy stores.

Frequently asked questions

How many watt hours are in a kilowatt hour?

There are 1000 Wh in 1 kWh. To convert, multiply the number of kilowatt hours by 1000.

How do I convert kilowatt hours to watt hours?

Multiply the kilowatt hour value by 1000 to get watt hours. For example, 10 kWh = 10000 Wh.

Is this kilowatt hour-to-watt hour converter free?

Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.

Convert Kilowatt Hour to other energy units

Unit1 Kilowatt Hour equals
Joule (J)3600000 J
Kilojoule (kJ)3600 kJ
Calorie (cal)860420.65 cal
Kilocalorie (kcal)860.42065 kcal
Watt Hour (Wh)1000 Wh
Electronvolt (eV)2.2469e+25 eV
British Thermal Unit (BTU)3412.1416 BTU
Foot-Pound (ft·lb)2655223.7 ft·lb

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