Joules to Kilojoules Converter (J to kJ)

1 J = 0.001 kJ

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Formula

To convert joules to kilojoules, multiply the value by 0.001.

kJ = J × 0.001

Example calculation

Convert 5 J to kJ:

5 J × 0.001 = 0.005 kJ

Conversion table

joules → kilojoules
JkJ
10.0010
20.0020
30.0030
40.0040
50.0050
60.0060
70.0070
80.0080
90.0090
100.0100
150.0150
200.0200
250.0250
300.0300
350.0350
400.0400
450.0450
500.0500
550.0550
600.0600
650.0650
700.0700
750.0750
800.0800
850.0850
900.0900
950.0950
1000.1000
2000.2000
5000.5000
10001.0000
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About the units

Joule (J)
The SI unit of energy, one newton-metre, named after James Prescott Joule.
Kilojoule (kJ)
1,000 joules; used for food energy in Australia, New Zealand and much of Europe.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert joules to kilojoules?
To convert joules to kilojoules, multiply the value by 0.001.
How many kilojoules are in 1 joule?
1 joule equals 0.001 kJ.
How many kilojoules are in 10 joules?
10 J equals 0.01 kJ.
How do I convert kilojoules back to joules?
Use the reverse converter: 1 kilojoule equals 1000 J.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.

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