Convert kilowatt hours to joules
1 kWh = 3,600,000 J. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 kilowatt hour equals
joules
1 kWh = 3,600,000 J
The formula
Kilowatt hours and joules both measure energy from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
J = kWh × 3,600,000
Going the other way? Convert joules to kilowatt hours.
Kilowatt hours to joules table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Kilowatt hours (kWh) | Joules (J) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3,600,000 |
| 2 | 7,200,000 |
| 3 | 10,800,000 |
| 4 | 14,400,000 |
| 5 | 18,000,000 |
| 6 | 21,600,000 |
| 7 | 25,200,000 |
| 8 | 28,800,000 |
| 9 | 32,400,000 |
| 10 | 36,000,000 |
| 15 | 54,000,000 |
| 20 | 72,000,000 |
| 25 | 90,000,000 |
| 30 | 108,000,000 |
| 40 | 144,000,000 |
| 50 | 180,000,000 |
| 75 | 270,000,000 |
| 100 | 360,000,000 |
| 250 | 900,000,000 |
| 500 | 1,800,000,000 |
| 1,000 | 3,600,000,000 |
Questions people ask
- How many joules are in a kilowatt hour?
- One kilowatt hour equals 3,600,000 joules.
- How do I convert kilowatt hours to joules by hand?
- Multiply the number of kilowatt hours by 3,600,000. For a rough check, 3,600,000 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 kilowatt hour in joules?
- 1 kilowatt hour is 3,600,000 joules.
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