Convert watt-hour to gigaton
Please provide values below to convert watt-hour [W*h] to gigaton [Gton], or Convert gigaton to watt-hour.
How to Convert Watt-Hour to Gigaton
1 W*h = 8.60420650095602e-16 Gton
Example: convert 15 W*h to Gton:
15 W*h = 15 × 8.60420650095602e-16 Gton = 1.2906309751434e-14 Gton
Watt-Hour to Gigaton Conversion Table
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Watt-Hour
A watt-hour (W·h) is a unit of energy equal to the amount of energy transferred or used when one watt of power is sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The watt-hour was established as a practical unit of energy measurement with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI) and has been used in electrical and energy industries to quantify energy consumption and storage since the 20th century.
Current Use
Watt-hours are commonly used to measure electrical energy consumption in household appliances, batteries, and energy storage systems, providing a convenient unit for billing, capacity ratings, and energy management.
Gigaton
A gigaton (Gton) is a unit of mass equal to one billion metric tons or 10^9 metric tons.
History/Origin
The gigaton has been used in scientific and environmental contexts to quantify large-scale phenomena such as greenhouse gas emissions and ice mass changes, gaining prominence in climate science discussions since the late 20th century.
Current Use
Currently, the gigaton is used to measure and communicate large quantities of emissions, such as annual carbon dioxide emissions from countries or sectors, and to assess changes in global ice mass and other large-scale environmental metrics.