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TeachMeFinance.com - explain kilowatthour (KWH) kilowatthour (KWH) The term 'kilowatthour (KWH)' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' A measure of electricity defined as a unit of work or energy, measured as 1 kilowatt (1,000watts) of power expended for 1 hour. One kWh is equivalent to 3,412 Btu'. The term 'kilowatthour (KWH)' as it applies to the area of water can be defined as 'a power demand of 1,000 watts for one hour. Power company utility rates are typically expressed in cents per kilowatt-hour'. Previous 5 Terms: Kilovolt (kV) Kilovolt-ampere (kVA) Kilowatt (kW) Kilowatt Hour (kwh) Kilowatt-electric (kWe) Next 5 Terms: Kilowatt-hour (kWh) K-Index kine kinematics kinesics About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.