Joules to Watt-hours

Convert joules (J) to watt-hours (Wh). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.

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1 J = 0.00027777778 Wh

1 joule equals0.0002777777778 Wh
1 watt-hour equals3,600 J
FormulaWh = J ÷ 3,600

How to convert joules to watt-hours

To convert joules to watt-hours, divide the number of joules by 3,600.

Wh = J ÷ 3,600

Example

Convert 50 joules to watt-hours:

50 J ÷ 3,600 = 0.0138889 Wh

Joule to watt-hour conversion chart

Joules to watt-hours
Joules (J)Watt-hours (Wh)
10 J0.002777778 Wh
20 J0.005555556 Wh
30 J0.008333333 Wh
40 J0.01111111 Wh
50 J0.01388889 Wh
60 J0.01666667 Wh
70 J0.01944444 Wh
80 J0.02222222 Wh
90 J0.025 Wh
100 J0.02777778 Wh
120 J0.03333333 Wh
150 J0.04166667 Wh
200 J0.05555556 Wh
250 J0.06944444 Wh
300 J0.08333333 Wh
400 J0.1111111 Wh
500 J0.1388889 Wh
600 J0.1666667 Wh
700 J0.1944444 Wh
750 J0.2083333 Wh
800 J0.2222222 Wh
900 J0.25 Wh
1,000 J0.2777778 Wh
1,500 J0.4166667 Wh
2,000 J0.5555556 Wh
2,500 J0.6944444 Wh
5,000 J1.388889 Wh
10,000 J2.777778 Wh

Going the other way? See the watt-hours to joules chart.

About the units

Joule (J)

The joule is the SI unit of energy: the work done by a force of one newton over one meter.

Watt-hour (Wh)

A watt-hour is the energy of one watt for one hour, 3,600 joules. Batteries are rated in watt-hours.

Frequently asked questions

How many watt-hours are in a joule?

There are 0.0002777777778 watt-hours in a joule.

How many joules are in a watt-hour?

There are 3,600 joules in a watt-hour.

How do you convert joules to watt-hours?

To convert joules to watt-hours, divide the number of joules by 3,600.

What is 50 joules in watt-hours?

50 joules equals 0.0138889 watt-hours.

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