Kilojoule to Watt-hour Converter

Convert kilojoules to watt-hours instantly with our accurate and easy-to-use conversion tool.

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Result
0Wh

Watt-hour

Conversion Formula

Watt-hour = Kilojoule × 0.277778

Where:

  • kJ = Kilojoule
  • Wh = Watt-hour

About Kilojoule

The kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energyin the metric system of measurement.

About Watt-hour

The watt-hour (Wh) is a unit of energyin the metric system of measurement.

How to Convert Kilojoule to Watt-hour

To convert from kilojoules to watt-hours, use our converter above. Simply enter the value in kilojoulesand get instant results in watt-hours.

Quick Reference:

  • 1 kJ = 0.277778 Wh
  • 1 Wh = 3.600000 kJ

Common Kilojoule to Watt-hour Conversions

1 kJ
= 0.28 Wh
5 kJ
= 1.39 Wh
10 kJ
= 2.78 Wh
25 kJ
= 6.94 Wh
50 kJ
= 13.89 Wh
100 kJ
= 27.78 Wh

Conversion Reference Table

Kilojoule (kJ)Watt-hour (Wh)
10.2778
20.5556
30.8333
41.1111
51.3889
102.7778
154.1667
205.5556
256.9444
5013.8889
7520.8333
10027.7778
25069.4444
500138.8889
1,000277.7778

Quick reference table showing common kilojoules 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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