Megajoules to Kilowatt-hours
Convert megajoules (MJ) to kilowatt-hours (kWh). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert megajoules to kilowatt-hours
To convert megajoules to kilowatt-hours, divide the number of megajoules by 3.6.
Example
Convert 5 megajoules to kilowatt-hours:
Megajoule to kilowatt-hour conversion chart
| Megajoules (MJ) | Kilowatt-hours (kWh) |
|---|---|
| 1 MJ | 0.2777778 kWh |
| 2 MJ | 0.5555556 kWh |
| 3 MJ | 0.8333333 kWh |
| 4 MJ | 1.111111 kWh |
| 5 MJ | 1.388889 kWh |
| 6 MJ | 1.666667 kWh |
| 7 MJ | 1.944444 kWh |
| 8 MJ | 2.222222 kWh |
| 9 MJ | 2.5 kWh |
| 10 MJ | 2.777778 kWh |
| 12 MJ | 3.333333 kWh |
| 15 MJ | 4.166667 kWh |
| 20 MJ | 5.555556 kWh |
| 25 MJ | 6.944444 kWh |
| 30 MJ | 8.333333 kWh |
| 40 MJ | 11.11111 kWh |
| 50 MJ | 13.88889 kWh |
| 60 MJ | 16.66667 kWh |
| 70 MJ | 19.44444 kWh |
| 75 MJ | 20.83333 kWh |
| 80 MJ | 22.22222 kWh |
| 90 MJ | 25 kWh |
| 100 MJ | 27.77778 kWh |
| 150 MJ | 41.66667 kWh |
| 200 MJ | 55.55556 kWh |
| 250 MJ | 69.44444 kWh |
| 500 MJ | 138.8889 kWh |
| 1,000 MJ | 277.7778 kWh |
Going the other way? See the kilowatt-hours to megajoules chart.
About the units
Megajoule (MJ)
A megajoule is 1,000,000 joules, about the kinetic energy of a one-tonne car at 160 km/h.
Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
A kilowatt-hour is 1,000 watt-hours, or 3.6 million joules. Electricity bills charge by the kWh.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatt-hours are in a megajoule?
There are 0.2777777778 kilowatt-hours in a megajoule.
How many megajoules are in a kilowatt-hour?
There are 3.6 megajoules in a kilowatt-hour.
How do you convert megajoules to kilowatt-hours?
To convert megajoules to kilowatt-hours, divide the number of megajoules by 3.6.
What is 5 megajoules in kilowatt-hours?
5 megajoules equals 1.38889 kilowatt-hours.
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