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Watt-hours to Amp-hours Converter

Convert energy capacity in watt-hours (Wh) to battery charge capacity in amp-hours (Ah). You must know the nominal voltage of the battery system.

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Watt-hour ↔ Ampere-hour

Wh
Ah

Calculation Formula

100 Wh ÷ 12 V = 8.333 Ah

Worked Example

Convert 2,400 Wh to Ah at 24V: 2,400 Wh ÷ 24 V = 100 Ah

Watt-hour to Ampere-hour Table

WhAh (12V)Ah (24V)Ah (48V)
500 Wh41.667 Ah20.833 Ah10.417 Ah
1,000 Wh83.333 Ah41.667 Ah20.833 Ah
1,200 Wh100 Ah50 Ah25 Ah
2,400 Wh200 Ah100 Ah50 Ah
3,600 Wh300 Ah150 Ah75 Ah
4,800 Wh400 Ah200 Ah100 Ah
10,000 Wh833.33 Ah416.67 Ah208.33 Ah

Understanding the Conversion

This conversion is useful for determining what size battery (in Ah) you need for a given energy requirement (in Wh) at a specific system voltage.

Size your backup power system.

Use these converted ratings to determine exactly what size generator or battery bank you need.