The Unit Converters

Kilowatt-hour to Kilojoule

1 Kilowatt-hour = 3600 Kilojoule


Conversion Formula

To convert Kilowatt-hour to Kilojoule, multiply the value by 3600.

Kilowatt-hour × 3600 = Kilojoule

Quick Reference

kWh kJ
1 3600
5 18000
10 36000
25 90000
50 180000
100 360000
500 1800000
1000 3600000

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 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.

How many kilojoule are in a kilowatt-hour?

There are 3600 kilojoule in 1 kilowatt-hour.


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