Energy

Kilowatt-hours to Kilojoule

Convert kilowatt-hours to kilojoule instantly.

About this conversion

Kilowatt-hours (kWh) are the standard unit on electricity bills. 1 kWh = 1,000 Wh. Kilojoule (kJ) = 1.000 J. EU-madevaredeklarationer skal angive energiindhold i kJ. En voksen har et dagsbehov på ca. 8.400 kJ, en banan indeholder ca. 370 kJ, og et glas appelsinjuice ca. 450 kJ. 1 Kilowatt-hours equals 3,600 kilojoule. The converter above calculates the result instantly — you can also swap the units to convert in the other direction.

How to use

Enter a value in the kilowatt-hours field and instantly see the result in kilojoule. Click the swap button to reverse the conversion.

Manual calculation

1 kilowatt-hours = 3,600 kilojoule. Example: 10 kWh = 36,000 kJ.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert kilowatt-hours to kilojoule?

Multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by 3,600 to get kilojoule. Example: 5 kWh × 3,600 = 18,000 kJ.

Are kilowatt-hours bigger or smaller than kilojoule?

Kilowatt-hours is larger than Kilojoule. One kilowatt-hour equals 3,600 kilojoule, so the result is a larger number when converting from kilowatt-hours to kilojoule.

What is 2 kilowatt-hours in kilojoule?

2 kWh equals 7,200 kJ.

How many kilowatt-hours are in 1 kilojoule?

1 kJ equals 0.00027778 kWh. This is the reverse conversion — useful if you have a value in kilojoule and want it in kilowatt-hours.

What is kilowatt-hour?

Kilowatt-hours (kWh) are the standard unit on electricity bills. 1 kWh = 1,000 Wh.

What is kilojoule used for?

Kilojoule (kJ) = 1.000 J. EU-madevaredeklarationer skal angive energiindhold i kJ. En voksen har et dagsbehov på ca. 8.400 kJ, en banan indeholder ca. 370 kJ, og et glas appelsinjuice ca. 450 kJ.