About Units

Watt hours: Watt-hours (Wh) are a unit of energy equivalent to one watt of power used for one hour. This unit is commonly used to measure electrical energy consumption. For example, household electrical energy usage is often measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), where 1 kWh equals 1,000 Wh.

Kilowatt hours: Kilowatt-hours (kWh) are equal to 1,000 watt-hours. This unit is commonly used for measuring electrical energy consumption, especially in household and industrial contexts. Electric utility companies use kilowatt-hours to measure and bill for energy consumption.