Kilowatt-hours to Kilojoules Converter (kWh to kJ)

1 kWh = 3600 kJ

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Formula

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

kJ = kWh × 3600

Example calculation

Convert 5 kWh to kJ:

5 kWh × 3600 = 18000 kJ

Conversion table

kilowatt-hours → kilojoules
kWhkJ
13600.0000
27200.0000
310800.0000
414400.0000
518000.0000
621600.0000
725200.0000
828800.0000
932400.0000
1036000.0000
1554000.0000
2072000.0000
2590000.0000
30108000.0000
35126000.0000
40144000.0000
45162000.0000
50180000.0000
55198000.0000
60216000.0000
65234000.0000
70252000.0000
75270000.0000
80288000.0000
85306000.0000
90324000.0000
95342000.0000
100360000.0000
200720000.0000
5001800000.0000
10003600000.0000
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About the units

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilowatt-hours to kilojoules?
To convert kilowatt-hours to kilojoules, multiply the value by 3600.
How many kilojoules are in 1 kilowatt-hour?
1 kilowatt-hour equals 3600 kJ.
How many kilojoules are in 10 kilowatt-hours?
10 kWh equals 36000 kJ.
How do I convert kilojoules back to kilowatt-hours?
Use the reverse converter: 1 kilojoule equals 0.000277778 kWh.
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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