Kilowatt-hours to Kilojoules

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1 kwh = — kj

Quick reference

Kilowatt-hours (kwh)Kilojoules (kj)

Formula

Kilojoules = kilowatt-hours × 3600

Multiply the kilowatt-hours value by 3600 to get kilojoules. To reverse — divide kilojoules by 3600 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 kilojoule (kJ) equals 1,000 joules, commonly used in food energy and thermodynamics. Learn more →

Source: NIST International Reference