Kilowatt-hours to Joules

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1 kwh = — j

Quick reference

Kilowatt-hours (kwh)Joules (j)

Formula

Joules = kilowatt-hours × 3600000

Multiply the kilowatt-hours value by 3600000 to get joules. To reverse — divide joules by 3600000 to get kilowatt-hours.

About this conversion

The kilowatt-hour (kWh) equals 3,600,000 joules and is the standard unit used by electricity meters worldwide. Learn more →

The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, equal to the work done by a force of one newton over one meter. Learn more →

Source: NIST International Reference