Kilowatt-hours to Kilojoules Converter

Convert kilowatt-hours to kilojoules (kWh to kJ) instantly. 1 kilowatt-hour = 3,600 kJ. Includes the formula and a conversion table.

kJ = kWh × 3,600

How to convert kilowatt-hours to kilojoules

kJ = kWh × 3,600

One kilowatt-hour equals 3,600 kJ, so multiply the value in kilowatt-hours by 3,600. Example: 10 kWh = 36,000 kJ.

The calorie here is the thermochemical calorie (exactly 4.184 J); a food "Calorie" is one kilocalorie. One kilowatt-hour is exactly 3.6 MJ. The BTU is the International Table BTU (1,055.05585262 J).

Kilowatt-hours to kilojoules conversion table

Kilowatt-hours (kWh)Kilojoules (kJ)
1 kWh3,600 kJ
2 kWh7,200 kJ
3 kWh10,800 kJ
5 kWh18,000 kJ
10 kWh36,000 kJ
15 kWh54,000 kJ
20 kWh72,000 kJ
25 kWh90,000 kJ
50 kWh180,000 kJ
75 kWh270,000 kJ
100 kWh360,000 kJ
250 kWh900,000 kJ
500 kWh1,800,000 kJ
1,000 kWh3,600,000 kJ

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Frequently asked questions

How many kilojoules are in 1 kilowatt-hour?

1 kilowatt-hour is equal to 3,600 kJ.

How do I convert kilowatt-hours to kilojoules?

Multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by 3,600. For example, 10 kWh × 3,600 = 36,000 kJ.

How do I convert kilojoules back to kilowatt-hours?

Use the formula kWh = kJ × 0.0002777778, or open the kilojoules to kilowatt-hours converter.

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