An erg is a CGS energy unit.
Ergs to Watt-hours Converter — erg to Wh
Convert Erg (erg) to Watt-hour (Wh) using the exact conversion factor (1 erg = 2.777778e-11 watt-hour). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Ergs to Watt-hours converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A watt-hour is 3,600 joules.
Result = input x 1e-7 / 3600.
Energy units are compatible.
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About Converting Ergs to Watt-hours
Erg and Watt-hour both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Specifically: An erg is a CGS energy unit, and a watt-hour is 3,600 joules.
Formula
watt-hours = ergs × 2.777778e-11
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 erg equals 1e-7 base units, and 1 watt-hour equals 3600 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct erg-to-watt-hour factor of 2.777778e-11.
Simple example
1 erg × 2.777778e-11 = 2.777778e-11 Wh
1 erg = 2.777778e-11 watt-hours.
Real-world example
100 erg × 2.777778e-11 = 2.777778e-9 Wh
100 ergs = 2.777778e-9 watt-hours.
Conversion table
| Erg (erg) | Watt-hour (Wh) |
|---|---|
| 1 erg | 2.777778e-11 Wh |
| 10 erg | 2.777778e-10 Wh |
| 50 erg | 1.388889e-9 Wh |
| 100 erg | 2.777778e-9 Wh |
| 500 erg | 1.388889e-8 Wh |
| 1,000 erg | 2.777778e-8 Wh |
Reverse conversion: Watt-hour to Erg
2.777778e-11 Wh × 36000000000 = 1.00000008 erg
2.777778e-11 watt-hours = 1.00000008 ergs.
ergs = watt-hours × 36000000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Watt-hour to Erg.
Understanding the Erg (erg)
An erg is a CGS energy unit.
Understanding the Watt-hour
Watt-hour (Wh) measures energy. The energy delivered by one watt of power sustained for one hour — equal to 3,600 joules. It is classified as a metric derived energy unit.
Where it's used: Universal — standard consumer-electronics and battery energy unit worldwide
Wh vs. kWh. The same unit at different scales: 1,000 Wh equals 1 kWh. Wh suits small consumer-electronics batteries; kWh is used for household electricity billing and larger energy storage.
Uses of the Watt-hour today
- Phone, laptop, and power-bank battery capacity ratings
- Electric-vehicle battery capacity specifications
- Small-scale renewable energy (solar panel) output ratings
Watt-hour — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Watt-hour as a common energy unit derived from the coherent SI units watt and second (via the hour).
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Frequently asked questions
How many watt-hours are in 1 erg?
1 erg equals 2.777778e-11 watt-hours, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert erg to watt-hour?
Multiply the erg value by 2.777778e-11. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert watt-hour back to erg?
Use the reverse factor: 1 watt-hour equals 36,000,000,000 ergs. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a erg?
Erg (erg) is a unit of engineering.
What is a watt-hour?
Watt-hour (Wh) measures energy. The energy delivered by one watt of power sustained for one hour — equal to 3,600 joules. It is classified as a metric derived energy unit.
Is the erg to watt-hour conversion exact?
Yes. Both erg and watt-hour are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2.777778e-11 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What is the difference between wh vs. kwh?
The same unit at different scales: 1,000 Wh equals 1 kWh. Wh suits small consumer-electronics batteries; kWh is used for household electricity billing and larger energy storage.