Joule to Watt Hour Converter

Convert Joules to Watt Hours instantly

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Result
0Wh

Watt Hour

Conversion Formula

Watt Hour = Joule × 2.7778e-4

Where:

  • J = Joule
  • Wh = Watt Hour

About Joule

The joule (J) is a unit of energy in the metric system of measurement.

About Watt Hour

The watt hour (Wh) is a unit of energy in the metric system of measurement.

How to Convert Joule to Watt Hour

Convert joules to watt hours instantly

Quick Reference:

  • 1 J = 0.000278 Wh
  • 1 Wh = 3600.000000 J

Common Joule to Watt Hour Conversions

1 J
= 0.00 Wh
5 J
= 0.00 Wh
10 J
= 0.00 Wh
25 J
= 0.01 Wh
50 J
= 0.01 Wh
100 J
= 0.03 Wh

Conversion Reference Table

Joule (J)Watt Hour (Wh)
10.0003
20.0006
30.0008
40.0011
50.0014
100.0028
150.0042
200.0056
250.0069
500.0139
750.0208
1000.0278
2500.0694
5000.1389
1,0000.2778

Quick reference table showing common joules to watt hours conversions.

Real-World Energy Conversions

Electricity Bills

Understanding your power consumption in kilowatt-hours (kWh). A 100W bulb running for 10 hours uses 1 kWh. Convert kWh to joules or BTU for energy calculations.

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Food and Nutrition

Converting between Calories (kcal) and joules for nutritional information. Food energy content is measured in Calories, with 1 Calorie equaling approximately 4.2 kilojoules.

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Heating and Cooling

HVAC systems use BTU (British Thermal Units) to measure heating/cooling capacity. Converting BTU to watts or joules helps compare different systems.

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Physics and Science

Scientific calculations use joules as the SI unit of energy. Converting between joules, kilojoules, and megajoules for physics problems and research.

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Battery Capacity

Batteries are rated in watt-hours (Wh) or milliamp-hours (mAh). Converting between units helps compare battery performance and runtime.

Fuel Energy Content

Fuels are compared using energy content per unit mass or volume. Converting between joules per gram, BTU per pound, or kWh per liter.

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