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Watt-hours to Kilowatt-hours

Convert watt-hours to kilowatt-hours (Wh to kWh). 1 Wh = 0.001 kWh. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.

A quick reference1 Wh = 0.001 kWh
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How to convert watt-hours to kilowatt-hours

Multiply the amount in watt-hours by 0.001 to get kilowatt-hours. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.

kWh = Wh × 0.001

Worked example

1 Wh = 0.001 kWh. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.

Units and assumptions

A watt-hour is 3,600 joules. Calories use the thermochemical definition (4.184 J); BTU uses the International Table definition.

Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.

Watt-hours to Kilowatt-hours table

Common values, rounded for display
Watt-hours (Wh)Kilowatt-hours (kWh)
00
10.001
50.005
100.01
250.025
1000.1
1,0001

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

kWh = Wh × 0.001. Multiply the amount in watt-hours by 0.001 to get kilowatt-hours. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.

How do I convert back to watt-hours?

Use the kilowatt-hours to watt-hours calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.

Can I use a different pair of units?

Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the energy converter to browse all supported pairs.

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