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joules to watt-hours

Convert joule to watt-hour — instant, free, with the formula shown.

1 J=0.000278 Wh

How to convert joule to watt-hour

To convert joule to watt-hour, multiply by 0.00027778:

Wh = J × 0.00027778

For example, 10 J × 0.000278 = 0.002778 Wh.

J to Wh conversion table

joules (J)watt-hours (Wh)
1 J0.000278 Wh
2 J0.000556 Wh
5 J0.001389 Wh
10 J0.002778 Wh
25 J0.006944 Wh
50 J0.013889 Wh
100 J0.027778 Wh
250 J0.069444 Wh
500 J0.138889 Wh
1000 J0.277778 Wh
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J to Wh — frequently asked

How many watt-hours are in 1 joule?

1 joule = 0.000278 watt-hours (J × 0.000278 = Wh).

What is the formula to convert joule to watt-hour?

Multiply your joule value by 0.00027778 to get watt-hour.

How do I convert 10 joules to watt-hours?

10 J = 0.002778 Wh. For 100 J the answer is 0.027778 Wh. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.

When to convert joule to watt-hour

1Electricity bills (kWh)
2Nutrition labels (kcal / food cal)
3HVAC and heating (BTU, therms)
4Physics and chemistry (J, eV)

Energy conversion — common questions

Is a food calorie the same as a calorie?

No — a food 'Calorie' (capital C) actually means 1 kilocalorie = 1,000 small calories = 4,184 J. Nutrition labels typically write 'cal' meaning kcal.

How many joules in 1 kWh?

1 kWh = 3,600,000 J (3.6 MJ). Because 1 kW × 1 hour = 1,000 W × 3,600 s = 3,600,000 J.

What is a BTU?

British Thermal Unit — the energy required to raise 1 pound of water by 1 °F. 1 BTU ≈ 1,055 J.

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