Kilojoules to Joules Converter (kJ to J)

1 kJ = 1000 J

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Formula

To convert kilojoules to joules, multiply the value by 1000.

J = kJ × 1000

Example calculation

Convert 5 kJ to J:

5 kJ × 1000 = 5000 J

Conversion table

kilojoules → joules
kJJ
11000.0000
22000.0000
33000.0000
44000.0000
55000.0000
66000.0000
77000.0000
88000.0000
99000.0000
1010000.0000
1515000.0000
2020000.0000
2525000.0000
3030000.0000
3535000.0000
4040000.0000
4545000.0000
5050000.0000
5555000.0000
6060000.0000
6565000.0000
7070000.0000
7575000.0000
8080000.0000
8585000.0000
9090000.0000
9595000.0000
100100000.0000
200200000.0000
500500000.0000
10001000000.0000
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About the units

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilojoules to joules?
To convert kilojoules to joules, multiply the value by 1000.
How many joules are in 1 kilojoule?
1 kilojoule equals 1000 J.
How many joules are in 10 kilojoules?
10 kJ equals 10000 J.
How do I convert joules back to kilojoules?
Use the reverse converter: 1 joule equals 0.001 kJ.
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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