Convert joules to kWh
Joules to kilowatt hours. Enter a value to convert, or use the joules to kWh chart further down the page.
1 joule equals 0.0000002777777778 kilowatt hours. Going the other way, 1 kilowatt hour = 3,600,000 joules.
How to convert joules to kWh
To convert joules to kilowatt hours, multiply the joule value by 0.0000002777777778. You can also divide by 3600000 to get the same answer.
kWh = J × 0.0000002777777778
Worked example
Convert 15 J to kilowatt hours:
15 J = 0.000004166666667 kWh
joules to kWh conversion chart
Use this joules to kWh table for quick reference without typing anything.
| joules (J) | kilowatt hours (kWh) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 J | 2.777777778e-9 kWh |
| 0.1 J | 2.777777778e-8 kWh |
| 1 J | 0.0000002777777778 kWh |
| 2 J | 0.0000005555555556 kWh |
| 3 J | 0.0000008333333333 kWh |
| 5 J | 0.000001388888889 kWh |
| 10 J | 0.000002777777778 kWh |
| 20 J | 0.000005555555556 kWh |
| 50 J | 0.00001388888889 kWh |
| 100 J | 0.00002777777778 kWh |
| 1,000 J | 0.0002777777778 kWh |
What is a joule?
The joule is the SI unit of energy: the work done by a force of one newton acting over one meter.
What is a kilowatt hour?
A kilowatt hour is the energy used by a 1,000-watt device running for one hour: exactly 3.6 megajoules. It is the unit on electricity bills.
Frequently asked questions
How many kWh are in a joule?
1 joules equals 0.0000002777777778 kWh. Going the other way, 1 kWh is 3,600,000 joules.
How do you convert joules to kWh?
To convert joules to kilowatt hours, multiply the joule value by 0.0000002777777778. You can also divide by 3600000 to get the same answer.
What is 10 joules in kWh?
10 joules equals 0.000002777777778 kWh. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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