Joules to Kilowatt-Hours
1 J = 2.77778E-7 kWh
How to convert joules to kilowatt-hours
kWh = J × 2.77778E-7
Equivalently: kWh = J ÷ 3,600,000.
Example: 5 J = 0.000001388889 kWh
Joules to Kilowatt-Hours conversion table
| Joules (J) | Kilowatt-Hours (kWh) |
|---|---|
| 1 J | 2.77778E-7 kWh |
| 2 J | 5.55556E-7 kWh |
| 3 J | 8.33333E-7 kWh |
| 4 J | 0.000001111111 kWh |
| 5 J | 0.000001388889 kWh |
| 6 J | 0.000001666667 kWh |
| 7 J | 0.000001944444 kWh |
| 8 J | 0.000002222222 kWh |
| 9 J | 0.0000025 kWh |
| 10 J | 0.000002777778 kWh |
| 15 J | 0.000004166667 kWh |
| 20 J | 0.000005555556 kWh |
| 25 J | 0.000006944444 kWh |
| 30 J | 0.000008333333 kWh |
| 40 J | 0.00001111111 kWh |
| 50 J | 0.00001388889 kWh |
| 75 J | 0.00002083333 kWh |
| 100 J | 0.00002777778 kWh |
| 250 J | 0.00006944444 kWh |
| 500 J | 0.0001388889 kWh |
| 1,000 J | 0.0002777778 kWh |
About the units
Joules: The joule is the SI unit of energy, equal to the work done by a force of one newton over one meter.
Kilowatt-Hours: The kilowatt-hour is the energy used by a 1 kW device in one hour, equal to 3.6 megajoules. Electricity bills are measured in kWh.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatt-hours are in 1 joule?
1 joule equals 2.77778E-7 kilowatt-hours.
How many joules are in 1 kilowatt-hour?
1 kilowatt-hour equals 3,600,000 joules.
How do I convert joules to kilowatt-hours?
Use the formula kWh = J × 2.77778E-7. Equivalently, kWh = J ÷ 3,600,000.
What is 10 joules in kilowatt-hours?
10 joules equals 0.000002777778 kilowatt-hours.
Related conversions
Sources
Conversion factors use the exact definitions published by NIST and the BIPM, and are checked by automated tests against those definitions.
- NIST Special Publication 811: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
- BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C: General Tables of Units of Measurement
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