Kilowatt-hours to Joules Converter

1 kWh = 3,600,000 J. Type any value below for the exact joules figure.

kWh
3,600,000J

1 kWh = 3,600,000 J

Conversion summary

1 kWh = 3,600,000 J

Formula
Joule = Kilowatt-hour × 3,600,000
Category
Energy and Power
Units
kWh → J

1 kWh in other units

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How do you convert kilowatt-hours to joules?

To convert kilowatt-hours to joules, multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by 3,600,000. 1 kWh = 3,600,000 J.

Conversion formula

Joule = Kilowatt-hour × 3,600,000

Kilowatt-hours to joules conversion table

Kilowatt-hours (kWh)Joules (J)
0.001 kWh3,600 J
0.01 kWh36,000 J
0.1 kWh360,000 J
0.5 kWh1,800,000 J
1 kWh3,600,000 J
2 kWh7,200,000 J
5 kWh18,000,000 J

What is Kilowatt-hour?

The kilowatt-hour is a widely used practical energy unit for electrical consumption.

Short history of Kilowatt-hour

It became central to utility metering and billing because it connects power and operating time in a convenient way.

Open the Kilowatt-hour unit guide

What is Joule?

The joule is the SI derived unit of energy. It is used for work, heat and energy quantities.

Short history of Joule

The joule became the standard SI reference for energy as mechanics and thermodynamics were unified in modern measurement.

Open the Joule unit guide

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Kilowatt-hour in Joule?

1 kWh = 3,600,000 J.

How do you convert Kilowatt-hour to Joule?

To convert kilowatt-hours to joules, multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by 3,600,000. 1 kWh = 3,600,000 J.

Frequently asked questions

How many joules are in 1 kilowatt-hour?

1 kWh = 3,600,000 J.

How do you convert kilowatt-hours to joules?

To convert kilowatt-hours to joules, multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by 3,600,000. 1 kWh = 3,600,000 J.

How many kilowatt-hours are in 1 joule?

1 J = 2.7778e-7 kWh.

Sources

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: NIST Guide to the SI — Appendix B.8: Factors for Units Listed Alphabetically
  3. NIST: Guide to the SI — Conversion Factors

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