A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the standard billing unit for electricity, equal to 1,000 watts sustained for one hour.
Kilowatt hours to Ergs
Convert Kilowatt-hour (kWh) to Erg (erg) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert kilowatt hours (kWh) to ergs (erg) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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An erg is the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy, equal to one ten-millionth of a joule.
erg = kWh × 36000000000000
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Formula
erg = kWh × 36000000000000
kWh = erg × 2.777777778e-14
Conversion table
| 1 kWh | 3.600000e+13 erg |
| 5 kWh | 1.800000e+14 erg |
| 10 kWh | 3.600000e+14 erg |
| 20 kWh | 7.200000e+14 erg |
| 50 kWh | 1.800000e+15 erg |
| 100 kWh | 3.600000e+15 erg |
| 500 kWh | 1.800000e+16 erg |
| 1000 kWh | 3.600000e+16 erg |
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How the formula works
Both kilowatt-hour and erg measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in kilowatt hours by 36000000000000 to get ergs. To reverse the conversion, multiply a erg value by 2.777777778e-14 to get back to kilowatt hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the standard billing unit for electricity, equal to 1,000 watts sustained for one hour.
What is Erg (erg)?
An erg is the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy, equal to one ten-millionth of a joule.
How do I convert kilowatt hours to ergs?
Multiply the kilowatt-hour value by 36000000000000 to get the equivalent in ergs. For example, 5 kWh × 36000000000000 = 1.800000e+14 erg.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the SI base unit for this dimension, so the factor 36000000000000 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert ergs back to kilowatt hours?
Yes. Divide the erg value by 36000000000000, or multiply it by 2.777777778e-14, to get kilowatt hours.
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About converting kilowatt hours to ergs
A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the standard billing unit for electricity, equal to 1,000 watts sustained for one hour. An erg is the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy, equal to one ten-millionth of a joule.
Use this calculator to move between kilowatt hours and ergs accurately for homework, engineering, billing, or everyday energy calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.