Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules Converter (kWh to MJ)

1 kWh = 3.6 MJ

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Formula

To convert kilowatt-hours to megajoules, multiply the value by 3.6.

MJ = kWh × 3.6

Example calculation

Convert 5 kWh to MJ:

5 kWh × 3.6 = 18 MJ

Conversion table

kilowatt-hours → megajoules
kWhMJ
13.6000
27.2000
310.8000
414.4000
518.0000
621.6000
725.2000
828.8000
932.4000
1036.0000
1554.0000
2072.0000
2590.0000
30108.0000
35126.0000
40144.0000
45162.0000
50180.0000
55198.0000
60216.0000
65234.0000
70252.0000
75270.0000
80288.0000
85306.0000
90324.0000
95342.0000
100360.0000
200720.0000
5001800.0000
10003600.0000
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About the units

Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
The unit on household electricity bills. Equal to 3.6 megajoules.
Megajoule (MJ)
1,000,000 joules; used for fuel and industrial energy.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilowatt-hours to megajoules?
To convert kilowatt-hours to megajoules, multiply the value by 3.6.
How many megajoules are in 1 kilowatt-hour?
1 kilowatt-hour equals 3.6 MJ.
How many megajoules are in 10 kilowatt-hours?
10 kWh equals 36 MJ.
How do I convert megajoules back to kilowatt-hours?
Use the reverse converter: 1 megajoule equals 0.277778 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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