Kilowatt-hours to Kilojoules

Convert kilowatt-hours (kWh) to kilojoules (kJ) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

kWh
kJ
1 kWh = 3600 kJ
Full precision:3600 kJ
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 kilowatt-hours to kilojoules, we multiply by 3600 because one kilowatt-hour equals exactly 3600 kilojoules.

1 kilowatt-hour = 3600 kilojoules

Since each kilowatt-hour contains 3600 kilojoules, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 3600 = 3600 kilojoules

So 1 kilowatt-hours = 3600 kilojoules.

Quick check: 3600 ÷ 3600 = 1 kilowatt-hours

How to Convert Kilowatt-hours to Kilojoules

To convert kilowatt-hours to kilojoules, multiply the value by 3600.

The Formula

Kilojoules = Kilowatt-hours × 3600

Key Fact

1 kilowatt-hour = 3600 kilojoules

Tip: To convert kilojoules back to kilowatt-hours, divide by 3600.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 kWh = 3600 kJ
1 × 3600 = 3600
Example 2: 5 kWh = 18000 kJ
5 × 3600 = 18000
Example 3: 10 kWh = 36000 kJ
10 × 3600 = 36000

Kilowatt-hours to Kilojoules Table

Kilowatt-hoursKilojoules
1 kWh3600 kJ
2 kWh7200 kJ
5 kWh18000 kJ
10 kWh36000 kJ
20 kWh72000 kJ
25 kWh90000 kJ
50 kWh180000 kJ
100 kWh360000 kJ
250 kWh900000 kJ
500 kWh1800000 kJ
1000 kWh3600000 kJ

1 Kilowatt-hour in Other Units

Unit1 kWh =
Kilowatt-hours to Joules3600000 J
Kilowatt-hours to Kilojoules3600 kJ
Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules3.6 MJ
Kilowatt-hours to Gigajoules0.0036 GJ
Kilowatt-hours to Watt-hours1000 Wh
Kilowatt-hours to Megawatt-hours0.001 MWh
Kilowatt-hours to Calories860420.65 cal
Kilowatt-hours to Kilocalories860.421 kcal
Kilowatt-hours to BTU3412.13 BTU
Kilowatt-hours to Therms0.034121 therm
Kilowatt-hours to Foot-pounds2655219.72 ft·lb
Kilowatt-hours to Electronvolts2.2469e+25 eV
Kilowatt-hours to Ergs3.6e+13 erg

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