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Convert Kilowatt-hours to Kilojoules (kWh to kJ)

1 kWh = 3600 kJ. Convert kilowatt-hours to kilojoules with the exact factor, a common-values table and a free converter.

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Conversion factor

kJ = kWh × 3600

1 kWh = 3600 kJ

Multiply by 3600 kJ to go from kilowatt-hours to kilojoules, 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 kJ table

Common kilowatt-hours values converted to kilojoules
Kilowatt-hours (kWh)Kilojoules (kJ)
1 kWh3600 kJ
2 kWh7200 kJ
5 kWh18000 kJ
10 kWh36000 kJ
20 kWh72000 kJ
50 kWh180000 kJ
100 kWh360000 kJ

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 kilojoules are in one kilowatt-hour?

One kilowatt-hour is 3600 kJ, so 100 kWh is 360000 kJ.

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

kJ = kWh × 3600. Multiply the value in kilowatt-hours by 3600 to get kilojoules.

How do I convert kilojoules back to kilowatt-hours?

kWh = kJ × 0.000277777778, so 1 kJ is 0.000277777778 kWh. The kJ to kWh page carries the same table in that direction.