Kilojoules to Watt-hours

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

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1 kJ = 0.27777778 Wh

1 kilojoule equals0.2777777778 Wh
1 watt-hour equals3.6 kJ
FormulaWh = kJ ÷ 3.6

How to convert kilojoules to watt-hours

To convert kilojoules to watt-hours, divide the number of kilojoules by 3.6.

Wh = kJ ÷ 3.6

Example

Convert 5 kilojoules to watt-hours:

5 kJ ÷ 3.6 = 1.38889 Wh

Kilojoule to watt-hour conversion chart

Kilojoules to watt-hours
Kilojoules (kJ)Watt-hours (Wh)
1 kJ0.2777778 Wh
2 kJ0.5555556 Wh
3 kJ0.8333333 Wh
4 kJ1.111111 Wh
5 kJ1.388889 Wh
6 kJ1.666667 Wh
7 kJ1.944444 Wh
8 kJ2.222222 Wh
9 kJ2.5 Wh
10 kJ2.777778 Wh
12 kJ3.333333 Wh
15 kJ4.166667 Wh
20 kJ5.555556 Wh
25 kJ6.944444 Wh
30 kJ8.333333 Wh
40 kJ11.11111 Wh
50 kJ13.88889 Wh
60 kJ16.66667 Wh
70 kJ19.44444 Wh
75 kJ20.83333 Wh
80 kJ22.22222 Wh
90 kJ25 Wh
100 kJ27.77778 Wh
150 kJ41.66667 Wh
200 kJ55.55556 Wh
250 kJ69.44444 Wh
500 kJ138.8889 Wh
1,000 kJ277.7778 Wh

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

About the units

Kilojoule (kJ)

A kilojoule is 1,000 joules. Food labels in Australia and Europe give energy in kJ next to kcal.

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 kilojoule?

There are 0.2777777778 watt-hours in a kilojoule.

How many kilojoules are in a watt-hour?

There are 3.6 kilojoules in a watt-hour.

How do you convert kilojoules to watt-hours?

To convert kilojoules to watt-hours, divide the number of kilojoules by 3.6.

What is 5 kilojoules in watt-hours?

5 kilojoules equals 1.38889 watt-hours.

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