Interactive Energy Calculator

Electrical energy is typically measured in "kilowatt-hours." But it can be difficult to imagine how much energy a kilowatt-hour really is. Interactive Energy Calculator
This calculator converts kilowatt-hours to following other measures of energy use.

  • Chemical Energy (batteries, foods, and fuels)
  • Mechanical Energy (cars, trains, weights, and speeds)
  • Thermal Energy (heat, cold, and melting ice)
  • Worldwide Energy Use (homes, huts, igloos, and yurts)
  • Exercise (running, walking, swimming, and biking)
  • Pollution (smog, global warming, and acid rain)