Kilowatt-hours to Joules Converter
How to convert kilowatt-hours to joules
joules = kilowatt-hours × 3,600,000
To convert kilowatt-hours to joules, multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by 3,600,000.
1 kWh = 3,600,000 J
Examples
- 1 kWh × 3,600,000 = 3,600,000 J
- 100 kWh × 3,600,000 = 360,000,000 J
Good to know
One kilowatt-hour is exactly 3,600,000 joules: 1000 watts sustained for 3600 seconds.
Kilowatt-hours to joules conversion table
| Kilowatt-hours (kWh) | Joules (J) |
|---|---|
| 1 kWh | 3,600,000 J |
| 2 kWh | 7,200,000 J |
| 5 kWh | 18,000,000 J |
| 10 kWh | 36,000,000 J |
| 20 kWh | 72,000,000 J |
| 50 kWh | 180,000,000 J |
| 100 kWh | 360,000,000 J |
| 200 kWh | 720,000,000 J |
| 250 kWh | 900,000,000 J |
| 500 kWh | 1,800,000,000 J |
| 1,000 kWh | 3,600,000,000 J |
| 2,000 kWh | 7,200,000,000 J |
| 2,500 kWh | 9,000,000,000 J |
| 5,000 kWh | 18,000,000,000 J |
| 10,000 kWh | 36,000,000,000 J |
Unit definitions
- Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
- A kilowatt-hour is the energy used by a 1 kilowatt load running for one hour, exactly 3,600,000 joules. It is the unit on electricity bills.
- Joule (J)
- The joule is the SI unit of energy, equal to the work done by a force of one newton over one meter, or one watt for one second.