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
kilojoules
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) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.6 |
| 2 | 7.2 |
| 3 | 10.8 |
| 4 | 14.4 |
| 5 | 18 |
| 6 | 21.6 |
| 7 | 25.2 |
| 8 | 28.8 |
| 9 | 32.4 |
| 10 | 36 |
| 15 | 54 |
| 20 | 72 |
| 25 | 90 |
| 30 | 108 |
| 40 | 144 |
| 50 | 180 |
| 75 | 270 |
| 100 | 360 |
| 250 | 900 |
| 500 | 1,800 |
| 1,000 | 3,600 |
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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