Energy

kJ to kWh conversion

Convert kilojoule (kJ) to kilowatt-hour (kWh). Energy is the capacity to do work or transfer heat — the currency of every heat and material balance.

1 kJ = 0.0002777778 kWh

Formula

To convert kilojoule to kilowatt-hour, multiply the kJ value by 0.0002777778. To go the other way, divide by 0.0002777778 (or multiply by 3600).

kJ to kWh conversion table

kJkWh
10.0002777778
20.0005555556
50.001388889
100.002777778
250.006944444
500.01388889
1000.02777778
2500.06944444
5000.1388889
10000.2777778

Used in practice

Heat duties integrate to energy in kJ, MJ, or BTU; utilities are billed in kWh or MMBTU.

A calorie, a BTU, and a joule are all energy — keep the conversion factors handy when a spec mixes them.

Worked example. A energy of 3600 kJ is 1 kWh.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert kilojoule to kilowatt-hour?

Multiply the value in kJ by 0.0002777778 to get kWh. For example, 10 kJ = 0.002777778 kWh.

What is 1 kJ in kWh?

1 kJ equals 0.0002777778 kWh.

Where is this conversion used?

Heat duties integrate to energy in kJ, MJ, or BTU; utilities are billed in kWh or MMBTU.

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