Convert watt hours to kilojoules

1 Wh = 3.6 kJ. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.

1 watt hour equals

3.6kilojoules

1 Wh = 3.6 kJ

The formula

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

kJ = Wh × 3.6

Going the other way? Convert kilojoules to watt hours.

Watt hours to kilojoules table

Common values, rounded for reading.

Watt hours (Wh)Kilojoules (kJ)
13.6
27.2
310.8
414.4
518
621.6
725.2
828.8
932.4
1036
1554
2072
2590
30108
40144
50180
75270
100360
250900
5001,800
1,0003,600

Questions people ask

How many kilojoules are in a watt hour?
One watt hour equals 3.6 kilojoules.
How do I convert watt hours to kilojoules by hand?
Multiply the number of watt hours by 3.6. For a rough check, 3.6 is close enough for most everyday use.
What is 1 watt hour in kilojoules?
1 watt hour is 3.6 kilojoules.

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