Kilojoules to Kilowatt-hours Converter (kJ to kWh)

1 kJ = 0.000277778 kWh

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Formula

To convert kilojoules to kilowatt-hours, multiply the value by 0.000277777778.

kWh = kJ × 0.000277777778

Example calculation

Convert 5 kJ to kWh:

5 kJ × 0.000277777778 = 0.00138889 kWh

Conversion table

kilojoules → kilowatt-hours
kJkWh
10.0003
20.0006
30.0008
40.0011
50.0014
60.0017
70.0019
80.0022
90.0025
100.0028
150.0042
200.0056
250.0069
300.0083
350.0097
400.0111
450.0125
500.0139
550.0153
600.0167
650.0181
700.0194
750.0208
800.0222
850.0236
900.0250
950.0264
1000.0278
2000.0556
5000.1389
10000.2778
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About the units

Kilojoule (kJ)
1,000 joules; used for food energy in Australia, New Zealand and much of Europe.
Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
The unit on household electricity bills. Equal to 3.6 megajoules.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilojoules to kilowatt-hours?
To convert kilojoules to kilowatt-hours, multiply the value by 0.000277777778.
How many kilowatt-hours are in 1 kilojoule?
1 kilojoule equals 0.000277778 kWh.
How many kilowatt-hours are in 10 kilojoules?
10 kJ equals 0.00277778 kWh.
How do I convert kilowatt-hours back to kilojoules?
Use the reverse converter: 1 kilowatt-hour equals 3600 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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