1 kilojoule to kilowatt hours

1 kJ = 0.00027778 kWh. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.

1 kilojoule equals

0.00027778kilowatt hours

1 kJ = 0.00027778 kWh

The formula

Kilojoules and kilowatt hours both measure energy from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.

kWh = kJ × 0.0002777778

Going the other way? Convert kilowatt hours to kilojoules.

Kilojoules to kilowatt hours table

Values either side of 1 kJ.

Kilojoules (kJ)Kilowatt hours (kWh)
-4-0.001111
-3.5-0.000972
-3-0.000833
-2.5-0.000694
-2-0.000556
-1.5-0.000417
-1-0.000278
-0.5-0.000139
00
0.50.000139
10.000278
1.50.000417
20.000556
2.50.000694
30.000833
3.50.000972
40.001111
4.50.00125
50.001389
5.50.001528
60.001667

Questions people ask

How many kilowatt hours are in a kilojoule?
One kilojoule equals 0.0002777778 kilowatt hours.
How do I convert kilojoules to kilowatt hours by hand?
Multiply the number of kilojoules by 0.0002777778. For a rough check, 0 is close enough for most everyday use.
What is 1 kilojoule in kilowatt hours?
1 kilojoule is 0.00027778 kilowatt hours.

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