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The conversion between watt-hours (Wh) and amp-hours (Ah) is essential for understanding battery capacity and energy storage. While watt-hours measure energy, amp-hours measure charge, and the conversion requires knowing the system voltage.
The calculator uses the simple formula:
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Explanation: This formula converts energy (Wh) to charge (Ah) by dividing by the voltage. It's based on the fundamental relationship between power, current, and voltage (P = IV).
Details: This conversion is crucial for battery sizing, solar power systems, and electrical engineering applications where you need to match energy storage (Wh) with battery capacity (Ah).
Tips: Enter watt-hours (must be > 0) and voltage (must be > 0). The calculator will compute the equivalent amp-hours. For battery systems, use the nominal voltage of the battery.
Q1: Why do we need to convert between Wh and Ah?
A: Wh measures total energy capacity, while Ah measures charge capacity. The conversion helps when comparing batteries with different voltages or designing systems that require specific current capacities.
Q2: Can I use this for AC systems?
A: This calculation is for DC systems. For AC, you would need to consider power factor and RMS voltage.
Q3: How does battery voltage affect the calculation?
A: Higher voltage means fewer amp-hours are needed for the same energy capacity. For example, 100Wh at 12V = 8.33Ah, but at 24V = 4.17Ah.
Q4: What's the difference between Ah and Wh ratings?
A: Ah tells you how much current a battery can provide over time, while Wh tells you how much total energy it can provide. Wh is more useful for comparing different battery types.
Q5: How accurate is this calculation for real batteries?
A: The calculation is theoretically accurate, but real battery performance depends on temperature, discharge rate, age, and other factors.