Joules to Watt-hours

    Convert joules to watt-hours for batteries, electricity use, energy storage, and one watt for one hour calculations.

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    To
    1 J = 0.000278 Wh1 Wh = 3,600 J
    1 J in other units
    kJ
    0.001
    cal
    0.239006
    kcal
    0.000239
    kWh
    2.7778e-7
    eV
    6.2415e+18
    BTU
    0.000948

    How to convert J to Wh

    To convert a value from joules (J) to watt-hours (Wh), 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 Wh.

    Conversion factor
    Direct factor: 0.000278 Wh for 1 J. Reverse factor: 3,600 J for 1 Wh.

    Popular conversions

    Quick answers for common J to Wh 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 Wh values:

    JWh
    10.000278
    50.001389
    100.002778
    500.013889
    1000.027778
    1,0000.277778

    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 watt-hours

    Watt-hour (Wh) — One watt-hour is exactly 3,600 joules: one watt of power sustained for one hour.

    Common uses: Watt-hours are used for batteries, electricity consumption, energy storage, portable electronics, and appliance energy estimates.

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