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Convert Kilowatt-hours to Joules (kWh to J)

1 kWh = 3600000 J. Convert kilowatt-hours to joules with the exact factor, a common-values table and a free converter.

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Conversion factor

J = kWh × 3600000

1 kWh = 3600000 J

Multiply by 3600000 J to go from kilowatt-hours to joules, 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.

kWh to J table

Common kilowatt-hours values converted to joules
Kilowatt-hours (kWh)Joules (J)
1 kWh3600000 J
2 kWh7200000 J
5 kWh18000000 J
10 kWh36000000 J
20 kWh72000000 J
50 kWh180000000 J
100 kWh360000000 J

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 joules are in one kilowatt-hour?

One kilowatt-hour is 3600000 J, so 100 kWh is 360000000 J.

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

J = kWh × 3600000. Multiply the value in kilowatt-hours by 3600000 to get joules.

How do I convert joules back to kilowatt-hours?

kWh = J × 2.77778e-7, so 1 J is 2.77778e-7 kWh. The J to kWh page carries the same table in that direction.