Energy Converter

Convert between chemical, electrical and physical energy units.

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Common Benchmarks

AA battery 10 kJ
1 kWh 3.6 MJ
Phone battery 40 kJ
100 W bulb for 1 hour 0.1 kWh
Gasoline liter 34 MJ
Cup of coffee 5 kJ

Formula

J = kWh × 3600000

Example

Example: convert 200000 kilowatt-hours to joules.

200000 kWh = 7.20000000e+11 J

Conversion table

kilowatt-hours (kWh) joules (J)
1 kWh 3600000 J
2 kWh 7200000 J
5 kWh 18000000 J
10 kWh 36000000 J
20 kWh 72000000.00000001 J
50 kWh 180000000 J
100 kWh 360000000 J

Explanation

These are both units.

How to convert kilowatt-hours to joules

  1. Start with the value in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
  2. Multiply it by 3600000.
  3. The result is the measurement in joules (J).

Example: 200000 kWh → 7.20000000e+11 J

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 200000 kilowatt-hours in joules?

200000 kilowatt-hours equals 720000000000 joules.

What is a kilowatt-hour?

A kilowatt-hour is a unit of energy.

What is a joule?

A joule is a unit of energy.

When are kilowatt-hours used?

It is used when working with energy measurements.

When are joules used?

It is used when working with energy measurements.

Why do some conversions produce very small or very large numbers?

The result can look tiny or huge because the units are meant for very different scales. A joule is used for everyday scales, while a kilowatt-hour is used for much larger scales. That’s why 1 kilowatt-hour equals 3,600,000 joules.