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

3,600kilojoules

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)
13,600
27,200
310,800
414,400
518,000
621,600
725,200
828,800
932,400
1036,000
1554,000
2072,000
2590,000
30108,000
40144,000
50180,000
75270,000
100360,000
250900,000
5001,800,000
1,0003,600,000

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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