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Convert Kilojoules to Kilowatt-hours (kJ to kWh)

1 kJ = 0.000277777778 kWh. Convert kilojoules to kilowatt-hours with the exact factor, a common-values table and a free converter.

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Conversion factor

kWh = kJ × 0.000277777778

1 kJ = 0.000277777778 kWh

Multiply by 0.000277777778 kWh to go from kilojoules to kilowatt-hours, or divide by it to come back. The factor and every value below are computed by the same converter that runs at /convert, so this page and the tool cannot disagree.

kJ to kWh table

Common kilojoules values converted to kilowatt-hours
Kilojoules (kJ)Kilowatt-hours (kWh)
1 kJ0.000277777778 kWh
2 kJ0.000555555556 kWh
5 kJ0.00138888889 kWh
10 kJ0.00277777778 kWh
20 kJ0.00555555556 kWh
50 kJ0.0138888889 kWh
100 kJ0.0277777778 kWh

Every figure is computed at build time by the site’s own converter from the energy unit registry. For a value that is not listed, put it into the interactive converter.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilowatt-hours are in one kilojoule?

One kilojoule is 0.000277777778 kWh, so 100 kJ is 0.0277777778 kWh.

What is the formula to convert kilojoules to kilowatt-hours?

kWh = kJ × 0.000277777778. Multiply the value in kilojoules by 0.000277777778 to get kilowatt-hours.

How do I convert kilowatt-hours back to kilojoules?

kJ = kWh × 3600, so 1 kWh is 3600 kJ. The kWh to kJ page carries the same table in that direction.