1 mAh Is How Many Wh?

Quick Answer: 1 mAh = 0.0037 Wh (at 3.7V)

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Conversion Result
1 mAh = 0.0037 Wh (at 3.7V)

At 3.7V nominal voltage

1 mAh = 0.0037 Wh (at 3.7V)

Step-by-step:

  1. Formula: Wh = mAh × V / 1,000
  2. 1 × 3.7 / 1,000 = 0.0037 Wh

Similar mAh to Wh Conversions

Values close to 1 mAh (at 3.7V Li-ion):

mAh Wh (at 3.7V)
1 mAh 0.0037 Wh
11 mAh 0.0407 Wh
21 mAh 0.0777 Wh
31 mAh 0.1147 Wh
41 mAh 0.1517 Wh
51 mAh 0.1887 Wh

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Wh is 1 mAh?

1 mAh equals 0.0037 Wh at 3.7V (Li-ion nominal voltage). The exact Wh depends on the battery voltage: Wh = mAh × V / 1,000.

How do I convert 1 mAh to Wh?

Multiply 1 by the battery voltage, then divide by 1,000. At 3.7V: 1 × 3.7 / 1,000 = 0.0037 Wh.

Is 1 mAh allowed on a plane?

At 3.7V, 1 mAh = 0.0037 Wh. Airlines allow lithium batteries up to 100 Wh in carry-on luggage. Batteries between 100–160 Wh require airline approval. Batteries over 160 Wh are prohibited on passenger aircraft.

Formula: Wh = mAh × V / 1,000. Results assume nominal battery voltage.

Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM Based on SI definitions (BIPM). Last reviewed: March 2026
Tiago Fernandes Reviewed by Tiago Fernandes