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