Kilowatt-hour to Joule

Free instant kilowatt-hour to joule converter. 1 kWh = 3600000 J.

3600000
Formula
1 kWh = 3600000 J

Common Kilowatt-hour to Joule values

Kilowatt-hour (kWh)Joule (J)
13600000
518000000
1036000000
2590000000
50180000000
100360000000
5001800000000
10003600000000

How does Kilowatt-hour to Joule conversion work?

Type a value in the Kilowatt-hour (kWh) field and the equivalent in Joule (J) appears instantly to the right. The math uses the exact formula shown above — no rounding errors, no approximations beyond standard floating-point precision. Use the swap button to flip the units and see the inverse conversion.

Kilowatt-hour. The standard residential electricity unit. 1 kWh = running a 1,000-watt appliance for 1 hour.

Joule. The SI unit of energy. About the energy of a small apple falling from waist height.

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Frequently asked

What is the formula for converting Kilowatt-hour to Joule?+
The formula is: 1 kWh = 3600000 J. Type any value into the calculator above and the result appears instantly.
How do I convert Joule back to Kilowatt-hour?+
Click the swap button (⇄) above to go to the Joule → Kilowatt-hour converter, or use the inverse formula derived from the one shown.

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