Megajoules to Kilowatt-hours Converter (MJ to kWh)

1 MJ = 0.277778 kWh

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Formula

To convert megajoules to kilowatt-hours, multiply the value by 0.277777778.

kWh = MJ × 0.277777778

Example calculation

Convert 5 MJ to kWh:

5 MJ × 0.277777778 = 1.38889 kWh

Conversion table

megajoules → kilowatt-hours
MJkWh
10.2778
20.5556
30.8333
41.1111
51.3889
61.6667
71.9444
82.2222
92.5000
102.7778
154.1667
205.5556
256.9444
308.3333
359.7222
4011.1111
4512.5000
5013.8889
5515.2778
6016.6667
6518.0556
7019.4444
7520.8333
8022.2222
8523.6111
9025.0000
9526.3889
10027.7778
20055.5556
500138.8889
1000277.7778
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About the units

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert megajoules to kilowatt-hours?
To convert megajoules to kilowatt-hours, multiply the value by 0.277777778.
How many kilowatt-hours are in 1 megajoule?
1 megajoule equals 0.277778 kWh.
How many kilowatt-hours are in 10 megajoules?
10 MJ equals 2.77778 kWh.
How do I convert kilowatt-hours back to megajoules?
Use the reverse converter: 1 kilowatt-hour equals 3.6 MJ.
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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