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kilowatt-hours to kilojoules

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

1 kWh=3600 kJ

How to convert kilowatt-hour to kilojoule

To convert kilowatt-hour to kilojoule, multiply by 3600:

kJ = kWh × 3600

For example, 10 kWh × 3600 = 36000 kJ.

kWh to kJ conversion table

kilowatt-hours (kWh)kilojoules (kJ)
1 kWh3600 kJ
2 kWh7200 kJ
5 kWh18000 kJ
10 kWh36000 kJ
25 kWh90000 kJ
50 kWh180000 kJ
100 kWh360000 kJ
250 kWh900000 kJ
500 kWh1800000 kJ
1000 kWh3600000 kJ
Reverse: Kilojoule to Kilowatt-hour

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kWh to kJ — frequently asked

How many kilojoules are in 1 kilowatt-hour?

1 kilowatt-hour = 3600 kilojoules (kWh × 3600 = kJ).

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

Multiply your kilowatt-hour value by 3600 to get kilojoule.

How do I convert 10 kilowatt-hours to kilojoules?

10 kWh = 36000 kJ. For 100 kWh the answer is 360000 kJ. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.

When to convert kilowatt-hour to kilojoule

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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