Rydberg to Watt-Hour Converter

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6.055200e-22

1 Ry = 6.055200e-22 Wh

Formula:

Wh = Ry × 6.055200e-22

With your value: 1 Ry = 6.055200e-22 Wh

How big is that?

Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in rydberg so you can sanity-check the result.

Your value1.00 Ry

Heartbeat (4.6e+17× your value)4.59e+17 Ry

AA battery charge (4.6e+21× your value)4.59e+21 Ry

Slice of bread (1.3e+23× your value)1.28e+23 Ry

Daily food intake (3.9e+24× your value)3.85e+24 Ry

Litre of petrol (1.6e+25× your value)1.57e+25 Ry

Other Rydberg to Watt-Hour conversions

2 Ry to Wh 3 Ry to Wh 4 Ry to Wh 5 Ry to Wh 6 Ry to Wh 7 Ry to Wh 8 Ry to Wh

Rydberg to Watt-Hour Conversion Table

Rydberg (Ry)	Watt-Hour (Wh)
0.5	3.027600e-22
1	6.055200e-22
2	1.211040e-21
5	3.027600e-21
10	6.055200e-21
15	9.082800e-21
20	1.211040e-20
25	1.513800e-20
50	3.027600e-20
100	6.055200e-20
250	1.513800e-19
500	3.027600e-19
1000	6.055200e-19

Watt-Hour to Rydberg Conversion Table

Watt-Hour (Wh)	Rydberg (Ry)
0.5	8.257366e+20
1	1.651473e+21
2	3.302946e+21
5	8.257366e+21
10	1.651473e+22
15	2.477210e+22
20	3.302946e+22
25	4.128683e+22
50	8.257366e+22
100	1.651473e+23
250	4.128683e+23
500	8.257366e+23
1000	1.651473e+24

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

Rydberg (Ry)

Energy

Exact conversion

Derived from the joule (1 J = 1 kg·m²/s²). Thermochemical and IT calories, BTU and kWh are exact defined multiples.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Watt-Hour (Wh)

Energy

Exact conversion

Derived from the joule (1 J = 1 kg·m²/s²). Thermochemical and IT calories, BTU and kWh are exact defined multiples.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Rydberg to Watt-Hour

To convert from Rydberg (Ry) to Watt-Hour (Wh), multiply the value by 6.055200e-22.

Formula: Wh = Ry × 6.055200e-22

Reverse: Ry = Wh × 1.651473e+21

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Rydberg. For example: 5 Ry
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 6.055200e-22
The result is: 3.027600e-21 Wh

About Rydberg

The rydberg (Ry) is a unit of energy and work. One rydberg equals 2.179872 × 10^-18 joules. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other energy unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: energy calculations, engineering and science, education.

About Watt-Hour

The watt-hour (Wh) is a unit of energy and work. One watt-hour equals 3600 joules. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other energy unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: energy calculations, engineering and science, education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Watt-Hour are in 1 Rydberg?

There are exactly 6.055200e-22 Watt-Hour in 1 Rydberg. This means the conversion factor from Rydberg to Watt-Hour is 6.055200e-22.

What is the formula to convert Rydberg to Watt-Hour?

The formula to convert Rydberg to Watt-Hour is: Wh = Ry × 6.055200e-22. For example, to convert 10 Rydberg to Watt-Hour, you would multiply 10 by 6.055200e-22.

What is a Rydberg?