Convert watt-hour to joule
Please provide values below to convert watt-hour [W*h] to joule [J], or Convert joule to watt-hour.
How to Convert Watt-Hour to Joule
1 W*h = 3600 J
Example: convert 15 W*h to J:
15 W*h = 15 × 3600 J = 54000 J
Watt-Hour to Joule Conversion Table
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Watt-Hour
A watt-hour (W·h) is a unit of energy equal to the amount of energy transferred or used when one watt of power is sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The watt-hour was established as a practical unit of energy measurement with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI) and has been used in electrical and energy industries to quantify energy consumption and storage since the 20th century.
Current Use
Watt-hours are commonly used to measure electrical energy consumption in household appliances, batteries, and energy storage systems, providing a convenient unit for billing, capacity ratings, and energy management.
Joule
The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, work, and heat, defined as the work done when a force of one newton acts over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The joule was named after James Prescott Joule in 1889 to honor his work in energy and thermodynamics. It was adopted as the SI unit of energy in 1948.
Current Use
The joule is widely used in physics, engineering, and everyday contexts to quantify energy, work, and heat in various applications, including electricity, mechanics, and thermodynamics.