Convert Watt-hours to Kilojoules
1 watt-hour (Wh) equals 3.6 kilojoules (kJ).
1 Wh = 3.6 kJ
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How to Convert Watt-hour to Kilojoule
- 1 Wh = 3.6 kJ
- 1 kJ = 0.2777777778 Wh
- Example: convert 15 Wh to kJ: 15 Wh = 15 × 3.6 kJ = 54 kJ
Formula
kJ = Wh × 3.6
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 Wh = 1 W × 3600 s = 3600 J
- 1 kJ = 10³ J
- 1 Wh = 3600 J ÷ 1000 J per kJ = 3.6 kJ
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Watt-hour definition: watt-hour; Kilojoule definition: kilojoule.
Worked examples
- A reading of 20 Wh converts to 72 kJ.
20 Wh × 3.6 = 72 kJ - A value of 100 Wh is 360 kJ.
100 Wh × 3.6 = 360 kJ
Watt-hour to Kilojoule conversion table
| Watt-hours (Wh) | Kilojoules (kJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 Wh | 3.6 kJ |
| 5 Wh | 18 kJ |
| 10 Wh | 36 kJ |
| 15 Wh | 54 kJ |
| 20 Wh | 72 kJ |
| 50 Wh | 180 kJ |
| 60 Wh | 216 kJ |
| 75 Wh | 270 kJ |
| 100 Wh | 360 kJ |
| 160 Wh | 576 kJ |
| 500 Wh | 1800 kJ |
| 1000 Wh | 3600 kJ |
Where it's used
Watt-hours are used for battery capacity (phone ≈ 15 Wh; airline limit 100 Wh per power bank), while kilojoules appear in nutrition labels (kJ per serving). Both measure energy, work and heat, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Watt-hour to other energy units
| Conversion | 1 Wh equals |
|---|---|
| watt-hour to joule | 3600 J |
| watt-hour to kilojoule | 3.6 kJ |
| watt-hour to megajoule | 0.0036 MJ |
| watt-hour to calorie | 860.4206501 cal |
| watt-hour to kilocalorie | 0.8604206501 kcal |
| watt-hour to kilowatt-hour | 0.001 kWh |
| watt-hour to BTU | 3.412141633 BTU |
| watt-hour to therm | 0.00003412956341 thm |
| watt-hour to electronvolt | 2.246943267 × 10²² eV |
| watt-hour to foot-pound | 2655.223737 ft·lbf |
| watt-hour to erg | 36000000000 erg |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilojoules are in 1 watt-hour?
1 Wh = 3.6 kJ.
How do I convert watt-hours to kilojoules?
Multiply the value in Wh by 3.6. For example, 15 Wh × 3.6 = 54 kJ.
Is the Wh to kJ conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 Wh is exactly 3.6 kJ.
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, "watt hour (W·h)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
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