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Kilojoule to Kilowatt-hour Converter
Use this page to convert kilojoule values into kilowatt-hour, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 kJ = 0.000277777777777778 kWh
1 kWh = 3,600 kJ
Example: 120 kJ = 0.0333333333333333 kWh
Kilojoule
A kilojoule equals 1,000 joules.
History: It is a decimal multiple adopted for practical energy values.
Current use: Kilojoules are used in nutrition and industrial energy figures.
Also written as kJ, kilojoules.
Kilowatt-hour
A kilowatt-hour is the energy used by one kilowatt over one hour.
History: It became standard with electrical billing and metering.
Current use: Kilowatt-hours are used on utility bills and battery capacity discussions.
Also written as kWh, kilowatt hour, kilowatt hours, kilowatt-hours.
Kilojoule to Kilowatt-hour table
| Kilojoule [kJ] | Kilowatt-hour [kWh] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kJ | 0.00000277777777777778 kWh |
| 0.1 kJ | 0.0000277777777777778 kWh |
| 1 kJ | 0.000277777777777778 kWh |
| 2 kJ | 0.000555555555555556 kWh |
| 5 kJ | 0.00138888888888889 kWh |
| 10 kJ | 0.00277777777777778 kWh |
| 20 kJ | 0.00555555555555556 kWh |
| 50 kJ | 0.0138888888888889 kWh |
| 100 kJ | 0.0277777777777778 kWh |
Frequently asked questions
How many Kilowatt-hour (kWh) are in one Kilojoule (kJ)?
One Kilojoule equals 0.000277777777777778 Kilowatt-hour.
How do you convert Kilojoule to Kilowatt-hour?
Multiply the Kilojoule value by 0.000277777777777778 to get the result in Kilowatt-hour.
How do you convert Kilowatt-hour back to Kilojoule?
Multiply the Kilowatt-hour value by 3,600 to get back to Kilojoule.
What is 120 Kilojoule in Kilowatt-hour?
120 Kilojoule equals 0.0333333333333333 Kilowatt-hour.