Joules to Kilowatt-hours

    Convert joules to kilowatt-hours for electricity bills, appliance energy consumption, batteries, and one kilowatt for one hour calculations.

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    1 J = 2.7778e-7 kWh1 kWh = 3,600,000 J
    1 J in other units
    kJ
    0.001
    cal
    0.239006
    kcal
    0.000239
    Wh
    0.000278
    eV
    6.2415e+18
    BTU
    0.000948

    How to convert J to kWh

    To convert a value from joules (J) to kilowatt-hours (kWh), enter the number in the converter above. Use the swap control if you need the reverse direction.

    x is the source value in J; y is the result in kWh.

    Conversion factor
    Direct factor: 2.7778e-7 kWh for 1 J. Reverse factor: 3,600,000 J for 1 kWh.

    Popular conversions

    Quick answers for common J to kWh values are available from the related conversion pages.

    Use the related tools section for fixed-value conversions and the reverse direction.

    Common conversion table

    Quick reference table for common J to kWh values:

    JkWh
    12.7778e-7
    51.3889e-6
    102.7778e-6
    501.3889e-5
    1002.7778e-5
    1,0000.000278

    About joules

    Joule (J) — The joule is the SI derived unit of energy. One joule is one watt-second.

    Common uses: Joules are used in physics, chemistry, engineering, mechanics, heat energy, and SI energy specifications.

    About kilowatt-hours

    Kilowatt-hour (kWh) — One kilowatt-hour is exactly 3,600,000 joules: 1,000 watts sustained for one hour.

    Common uses: Kilowatt-hours are used for electricity bills, appliance energy consumption, batteries, energy storage, and utility comparisons.

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