Convert Inch-Pound-Force to Watt-Hours

Convert Inch-Pound-Force (in·lbf) to Watt-Hours (Wh) instantly and accurately.

Inch-Pound-Force (in·lbf)
Watt-Hours (Wh)

Conversion Formula

Wh = in·lbf × 3.138467473e-5

About Inch-Pound-Force

An inch-pound-force (in·lbf) is the work done by one pound-force through one inch - exactly 0.11298482902761670 J (= 1/12 ft·lbf). It is the dominant torque unit for small fasteners and precision instruments in the US: a #6-32 screw in aluminium is torqued to 4-6 in·lbf; a dental implant abutment screw to ~25-30 Ncm (2.2-2.7 in·lbf). Hobby servo motor torque is quoted in oz·in (1 in·lbf = 16 oz·in). Bicycle stem bolts are typically 4-6 Nm (35-53 in·lbf). 1 in·lbf = 0.11298 J = 1/12 ft·lbf = 11.298 Ncm.

About Watt-Hours

A watt-hour (Wh) is the energy delivered by 1 watt for one hour - exactly 3,600 J. It is the practical unit for small-scale electrical energy: a 10,000 mAh 5 V power bank stores 50 Wh; a laptop battery holds 50-90 Wh; a smartphone battery holds 10-15 Wh; an AA alkaline cell stores ~3 Wh. LED lamps labelled 9 W save 51 Wh/h over a 60 W incandescent. IATA dangerous-goods rules use Wh as the threshold for lithium batteries in aircraft: cells >20 Wh and batteries >100 Wh need special approval. 1 Wh = 3,600 J = 3.412 BTU.

Quick Reference Table

Inch-Pound-Force (in·lbf)Watt-Hours (Wh)
1 in·lbf3.138 × 10-5 Wh
2 in·lbf6.277 × 10-5 Wh
5 in·lbf0.000156923 Wh
10 in·lbf0.000313847 Wh
25 in·lbf0.000784617 Wh
50 in·lbf0.00156923 Wh
100 in·lbf0.00313847 Wh

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