Converting 90 wh to w results in 90 watts. This is because watt-hours (wh) measure energy over time, while watts (w) measure power at a specific moment. When the energy is given directly in watt-hours, assuming a 1-hour period, the equivalent power is 90 watts.
To convert watt-hours to watts, you assume the watt-hour value is consumed or produced over one hour. Therefore, 90 wh equates to 90 w, because power in watts is energy in watt-hours divided by time in hours. In simple terms, if 90 wh is used in one hour, the power is 90 watts. If used over a different time frame, the conversion adjusts accordingly.
Conversion Result
90 wh equals 90 w when considering a one-hour period. This means that if a device consumes or produces 90 watt-hours of energy in one hour, its power is 90 watts. This conversion helps relate energy measurement to instantaneous power.
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Result in w:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert watt-hours to watts is straightforward: power (w) = energy (wh) divided by time in hours (h). Since we assume the time to be one hour, the calculation simplifies to the watt-hour value itself. For example, 90 wh divided by 1 hour equals 90 w. If energy is consumed over a different time span, divide by that specific time to get power.
Conversion Example
- Convert 150 wh to w:
- Assume the energy is used over 1 hour.
- Divide 150 wh by 1 hour.
- Result: 150 w.
- Convert 45 wh to w:
- Assuming 1 hour duration.
- Divide 45 wh by 1 hour.
- Result: 45 w.
- Convert 200 wh to w:
- At 1-hour usage.
- Divide 200 wh by 1 hour.
- Result: 200 w.
Conversion Chart
| Watt-hours (wh) | Watts (w) |
|---|---|
| 65.0 | 65.0 |
| 70.0 | 70.0 |
| 75.0 | 75.0 |
| 80.0 | 80.0 |
| 85.0 | 85.0 |
| 90.0 | 90.0 |
| 95.0 | 95.0 |
| 100.0 | 100.0 |
| 105.0 | 105.0 |
| 110.0 | 110.0 |
| 115.0 | 115.0 |
This chart shows watt-hour values in the first column and their corresponding watt values in the second. To find the watt value for any watt-hour, locate the watt-hour value and read across the table. It helps to quickly reference conversions for different energies over one hour.
Related Conversion Questions
- How many watts are equivalent to 90 watt-hours over a 2-hour period?
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- Can I convert 90 wh to w if the time span is not one hour?
- How does the watt-hour to watt conversion change with different time durations?
- What is the wattage of a device that consumes 90 wh in 3 hours?
- Is 90 wh the same as 90 w for continuous power?
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Conversion Definitions
watt-hour (wh)
Watt-hour (wh) measures the amount of energy used or produced over a specific period, representing the product of power in watts and time in hours. It’s used to quantify energy consumption of appliances, batteries, and energy systems over intervals.
watt (w)
Watt (w) is a unit of power, indicating the rate at which energy is used or generated, representing how quickly work is done or energy is transferred at any given moment.
Conversion FAQs
How long does it take to use 90 wh at a power of 90 w?
Since power is 90 w, and energy is 90 wh, dividing the energy by power gives the duration: 90 wh / 90 w = 1 hour. Therefore, at 90 w, it takes exactly 1 hour to consume 90 wh of energy.
Can watt-hours be used to measure instantaneous power?
No, watt-hours measure total energy over time, not instantaneous power. To find power at a specific moment, watts are used. Watt-hours are more suited for total energy consumption over a period, like a day or month.
What happens if I input a watt-hour value over a different period than one hour?
If the energy is used over a period other than one hour, dividing the watt-hour value by that specific time in hours gives the average power during that interval. For example, 90 wh over 2 hours equals 45 w.