kWh Calculator

Convert power and operating time into estimated energy use in kWh and Wh.

About the kWh Calculator

This calculator converts a constant power level and time period into energy in watt-hours and kilowatt-hours.

How to use it

  1. Enter power and choose W or kW.
  2. Enter usage time and choose hours per day or full 24-hour days.
  3. Optionally enter a day count for hours-per-day input, then calculate.

How it works

Energy equals power in kW × operating hours. A full day represents 24 hours; hours-per-day can be multiplied by an optional number of days.

Example

A 1,000 W load used 8 hours per day for 30 days consumes an estimated 240 kWh.

Notes

The result assumes constant power. Cycling devices and variable loads require an average measured or estimated power value.