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kilowatt-hours to joules

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

1 kWh=3600000 J

How to convert kilowatt-hour to joule

To convert kilowatt-hour to joule, multiply by 3600000:

J = kWh × 3600000

For example, 10 kWh × 3600000 = 36000000 J.

kWh to J conversion table

kilowatt-hours (kWh)joules (J)
1 kWh3600000 J
2 kWh7200000 J
5 kWh18000000 J
10 kWh36000000 J
25 kWh90000000 J
50 kWh180000000 J
100 kWh360000000 J
250 kWh900000000 J
500 kWh1800000000 J
1000 kWh3600000000 J
Reverse: Joule to Kilowatt-hour

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kWh to J — frequently asked

How many joules are in 1 kilowatt-hour?

1 kilowatt-hour = 3600000 joules (kWh × 3600000 = J).

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

Multiply your kilowatt-hour value by 3600000 to get joule.

How do I convert 10 kilowatt-hours to joules?

10 kWh = 36000000 J. For 100 kWh the answer is 360000000 J. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.

When to convert kilowatt-hour to joule

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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