The Unit Converters

Kilojoule to Kilowatt-hour

1 Kilojoule = 0.000277778 Kilowatt-hour


Conversion Formula

To convert Kilojoule to Kilowatt-hour, multiply the value by 0.000277778.

Kilojoule × 0.000277778 = Kilowatt-hour

Quick Reference

kJ kWh
1 0.000277778
5 0.00138889
10 0.00277778
25 0.00694444
50 0.0138889
100 0.0277778
500 0.138889
1000 0.277778

What is Kilojoule?

The kilojoule (symbol: kJ) is a decimal multiple of the joule, the SI unit of energy.

One kilojoule is equal to 1,000 joules.

Common Uses

Kilojoules are commonly used to express the energy content of foods (as an alternative to calories) and in many engineering and industrial contexts to measure larger amounts of energy.

What is Kilowatt-hour?

The kilowatt-hour (symbol: kWh) is a composite unit of energy equal to one kilowatt (kW) of power sustained for one hour.

One kilowatt-hour is equal to 3.6 million joules (3.6 MJ).

Common Uses

The kilowatt-hour is the standard unit used by electric utilities for billing consumers. It measures the amount of electrical energy consumed by households and businesses over time.

How many kilowatt-hour are in a kilojoule?

There are 0.000277778 kilowatt-hour in 1 kilojoule.


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