Amp-Hours (Ah) to Watt-Hours (Wh) Converter

How to Convert Amp-Hours (Ah) to Watt-Hours (Wh)

Converting amp-hours to watt-hours is a common task when dealing with battery capacity and energy consumption. This process involves understanding the relationship between electrical charge, voltage, and energy.

Conversion Formula

The formula to convert amp-hours to watt-hours is:

\[Wh = Ah \times V\]

Where:

• Wh is the energy in watt-hours
• Ah is the capacity in amp-hours
• V is the voltage in volts

Calculation Steps

1. Identify the battery capacity in amp-hours (Ah)
2. Determine the voltage of the battery or system
3. Multiply the amp-hours by the voltage to get watt-hours (Wh)
4. Round the result to an appropriate number of decimal places

Example Calculation

Let's convert 100 Ah at 12 V to watt-hours:

1. Battery capacity: 100 Ah
2. Voltage: 12 V
3. Calculate watt-hours: \[100 \text{ Ah} \times 12 \text{ V} = 1200 \text{ Wh}\]

Therefore, 100 Ah at 12 V is equal to 1200 Wh.

Conversion Visualization

This bar chart visually compares 100 Ah to its equivalent of 1200 Wh. The chart illustrates how the same energy can be represented by different units, with amp-hours representing charge capacity and watt-hours representing energy content.