Kilowatt-hour to Kilojoule Converter

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

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Result
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Kilojoule

Conversion Formula

Kilojoule = Kilowatt-hour × 3.6000e+3

Where:

  • kWh = Kilowatt-hour
  • kJ = Kilojoule

About Kilowatt-hour

The kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a unit of energyin the metric system of measurement.

About Kilojoule

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

How to Convert Kilowatt-hour to Kilojoule

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

Quick Reference:

  • 1 kWh = 3600.000000 kJ
  • 1 kJ = 0.000278 kWh

Common Kilowatt-hour to Kilojoule Conversions

1 kWh
= 3600.00 kJ
5 kWh
= 18000.00 kJ
10 kWh
= 36000.00 kJ
25 kWh
= 90000.00 kJ
50 kWh
= 180000.00 kJ
100 kWh
= 360000.00 kJ

Conversion Reference Table

Kilowatt-hour (kWh)Kilojoule (kJ)
13,600
27,200
310,800
414,400
518,000
1036,000
1554,000
2072,000
2590,000
50180,000
75270,000
100360,000
250900,000
5001,800,000
1,0003,600,000

Quick reference table showing common kilowatt-hours to kilojoules 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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