12V Storage Battery: How Much Energy is Available for Powering Appliances?
A 12-volt battery with a capacity of 500 amp-hours (Ah) stores energy. You calculate it by multiplying 500 Ah by 12 V. This equals 6,000 watt-hours (Wh) or 6 kilowatt-hours (kWh). This calculation shows how much energy the battery can provide for devices or systems. To calculate the available energy, use the formula: Energy (Watt-hours) … Read more