Convert Kilowatt-hours to Joules
1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) equals 3600000 joules (J).
1 kWh = 3600000 J
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Kilowatt-hour to Joule
- 1 kWh = 3600000 J
- 1 J = 2.777777778 × 10⁻⁷ kWh
- Example: convert 15 kWh to J: 15 kWh = 15 × 3600000 J = 54000000 J
Formula
J = kWh × 3600000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 kWh = 1000 W × 3600 s = 3.6 × 10⁶ J
- 1 J = 1 N·m = 1 W·s = 1 kg·m²·s⁻²
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilowatt-hour definition: kilowatt-hour; Joule definition: joule.
Worked examples
- A reading of 10 kWh converts to 36000000 J.
10 kWh × 3600000 = 36000000 J - A value of 75 kWh is 270000000 J.
75 kWh × 3600000 = 270000000 J
Kilowatt-hour to Joule conversion table
| Kilowatt-hours (kWh) | Joules (J) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kWh | 360000 J |
| 0.5 kWh | 1800000 J |
| 1 kWh | 3600000 J |
| 2 kWh | 7200000 J |
| 5 kWh | 18000000 J |
| 10 kWh | 36000000 J |
| 13.5 kWh | 48600000 J |
| 20 kWh | 72000000 J |
| 30 kWh | 108000000 J |
| 50 kWh | 180000000 J |
| 75 kWh | 270000000 J |
| 100 kWh | 360000000 J |
| 300 kWh | 1080000000 J |
| 900 kWh | 3240000000 J |
| 1000 kWh | 3600000000 J |
| 10000 kWh | 36000000000 J |
Where it's used
Kilowatt-hours are used for electricity bills and meters, while joules appear in physics and engineering energy balances. Both measure energy, work and heat, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Kilowatt-hour to other energy units
| Conversion | 1 kWh equals |
|---|---|
| kilowatt-hour to joule | 3600000 J |
| kilowatt-hour to kilojoule | 3600 kJ |
| kilowatt-hour to megajoule | 3.6 MJ |
| kilowatt-hour to calorie | 860420.6501 cal |
| kilowatt-hour to kilocalorie | 860.4206501 kcal |
| kilowatt-hour to watt-hour | 1000 Wh |
| kilowatt-hour to BTU | 3412.141633 BTU |
| kilowatt-hour to therm | 0.03412956341 thm |
| kilowatt-hour to electronvolt | 2.246943267 × 10²⁵ eV |
| kilowatt-hour to foot-pound | 2655223.737 ft·lbf |
| kilowatt-hour to erg | 36000000000000 erg |
Frequently asked questions
How many joules are in 1 kilowatt-hour?
1 kWh = 3600000 J.
How do I convert kilowatt-hours to joules?
Multiply the value in kWh by 3600000. For example, 15 kWh × 3600000 = 54000000 J.
Is the kWh to J conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 kWh is exactly 3600000 J.
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "kilowatt hour (kW·h)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 4, coherent derived units with special names.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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