The Unit Converters

Kilowatt-hour to Joule

1 Kilowatt-hour = 3600000 Joule


Conversion Formula

To convert Kilowatt-hour to Joule, multiply the value by 3600000.

Kilowatt-hour × 3600000 = Joule

Quick Reference

kWh J
1 3600000
5 18000000
10 36000000
25 90000000
50 180000000
100 360000000
500 1.8000e+9
1000 3.6000e+9

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.

What is Joule?

The joule (symbol: J) is the base unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI).

It is equal to the energy transferred to (or work done on) an object when a force of one newton acts on that object in the direction of the force’s motion through a distance of one meter.

Common Uses

The joule is used in all fields of science and engineering to measure work, energy, and heat. It is a key unit in physics for calculating kinetic energy, potential energy, and thermal energy.

How many joule are in a kilowatt-hour?

There are 3600000 joule in 1 kilowatt-hour.


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