The basic formula to find kilowatt hour use is: kWh use = watts x hours / 1000
HELPFUL TERMS • Some electrifying words to know
| Watt: |
W |
A basic unit of electrical power used for measuring work done. |
| Kilowatt: |
kW |
1,000 watts |
| Kilowatt Hour: |
kWh |
A unit of work or energy equal to using 1,000 watts for one hour. Your bill is computed according to the number of kWhs that you use. |
| Horsepower: |
h.p. |
A unit equal to 746 watts. Usually used to measure the power of motors. |
| Ampere: |
Amp. |
The measure of current flowing through a wire. |
| Voltage: |
Volt |
The force which moves electric current through a conductor from the origin to the point of use. |
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