1 kWh = 3.6 MJ
1 Kilowatt hour (kWh) = 3.6 Megajoule (MJ).
If you want to reverse convert, use Megajoule → Kilowatt hour. 1 MJ = 0.27777777777778 kWh. You can also explore the full Energy converter page for more cross conversions.
Conversion formula
Kilowatt hour to Megajoule formula: value in MJ = value in kWh × 3.6.
Megajoule to Kilowatt hour formula: value in kWh = value in MJ × 0.27777777777778.
How to convert Kilowatt hour to Megajoule
To convert Kilowatt hour to Megajoule, multiply the value in kWh by 3.6. This gives the result in MJ.
For example, 1 kWh = 3.6 MJ and 10 kWh = 36 MJ.
What is Kilowatt hour?
Kilowatt hour (kWh): The energy used at one kilowatt for one hour; commonly shown on electricity bills. 1 kWh = 1000 Wh = 3.6 MJ.
What is Megajoule?
Megajoule (MJ): Expresses fuel and heating energy on a larger scale. 1 MJ = 1000 kJ = 1 000 000 J.
FAQ
How many megajoule are in 1 kilowatt hour?
There are 3.6 MJ in 1 kWh.
Why can conversion results differ slightly?
Check the unit definition and rounding. US and imperial measures can differ; rounding intermediate values can also change the final digits.
How do I convert kilowatt hour to megajoule?
Multiply the value in kWh by 3.6 to get the value in MJ.
Kilowatt hour → other Energy units
- 1 kilowatt hour = 3600000 joule
- 1 kilowatt hour → kilojoule = 3600 kilojoule
- 1 kilowatt hour → megajoule = 3.6 megajoule
- 1 kilowatt hour = 860420.6500956 calorie
- 1 kilowatt hour → kilocalorie = 860.4206500956 kilocalorie
- 1 kilowatt hour → watt hour = 1000 watt hour
- 1 kilowatt hour → megawatt hour = 0.001 megawatt hour
- 1 kilowatt hour → british thermal unit = 3412.128220196 british thermal unit
- 1 kilowatt hour = 2655219.7194318 foot pound
- 1 kilowatt hour = 2.2469432668059E+19 mega electron volt
- 1 kilowatt hour = 2.2469432668059E+25 electron volt
Kilowatt hour → Megajoule Table
The table below shows common values from Kilowatt hour to Megajoule and the reverse direction for quick reference.
| kWh | MJ | Rounded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kWh | 3.6 MJ | 3.6000 |
| 2 kWh | 7.2 MJ | 7.2000 |
| 3 kWh | 10.8 MJ | 10.8000 |
| 4 kWh | 14.4 MJ | 14.4000 |
| 5 kWh | 18 MJ | 18.0000 |
| 10 kWh | 36 MJ | 36.0000 |
| 12 kWh | 43.2 MJ | 43.2000 |
| 15 kWh | 54 MJ | 54.0000 |
| 20 kWh | 72 MJ | 72.0000 |
| 25 kWh | 90 MJ | 90.0000 |
| 30 kWh | 108 MJ | 108.0000 |
| 40 kWh | 144 MJ | 144.0000 |
| 50 kWh | 180 MJ | 180.0000 |
| 75 kWh | 270 MJ | 270.0000 |
| 100 kWh | 360 MJ | 360.0000 |
| 200 kWh | 720 MJ | 720.0000 |
| 250 kWh | 900 MJ | 900.0000 |
| 500 kWh | 1800 MJ | 1800.0000 |
| 750 kWh | 2700 MJ | 2700.0000 |
| 1000 kWh | 3600 MJ | 3600.0000 |
| 2500 kWh | 9000 MJ | 9000.0000 |
| 5000 kWh | 18000 MJ | 18000.0000 |
| 10000 kWh | 36000 MJ | 36000.0000 |
Megajoule → Kilowatt hour Table
| MJ | kWh | Rounded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 MJ | 0.27777777777778 kWh | 0.2778 |
| 2 MJ | 0.55555555555556 kWh | 0.5556 |
| 3 MJ | 0.83333333333333 kWh | 0.8333 |
| 4 MJ | 1.1111111111111 kWh | 1.1111 |
| 5 MJ | 1.3888888888889 kWh | 1.3889 |
| 10 MJ | 2.7777777777778 kWh | 2.7778 |
| 12 MJ | 3.3333333333333 kWh | 3.3333 |
| 15 MJ | 4.1666666666667 kWh | 4.1667 |
| 20 MJ | 5.5555555555556 kWh | 5.5556 |
| 25 MJ | 6.9444444444444 kWh | 6.9444 |
| 30 MJ | 8.3333333333333 kWh | 8.3333 |
| 40 MJ | 11.111111111111 kWh | 11.1111 |
| 50 MJ | 13.888888888889 kWh | 13.8889 |
| 75 MJ | 20.833333333333 kWh | 20.8333 |
| 100 MJ | 27.777777777778 kWh | 27.7778 |
| 200 MJ | 55.555555555556 kWh | 55.5556 |
| 250 MJ | 69.444444444444 kWh | 69.4444 |
| 500 MJ | 138.88888888889 kWh | 138.8889 |
| 750 MJ | 208.33333333333 kWh | 208.3333 |
| 1000 MJ | 277.77777777778 kWh | 277.7778 |
| 2500 MJ | 694.44444444444 kWh | 694.4444 |
| 5000 MJ | 1388.8888888889 kWh | 1388.8889 |
| 10000 MJ | 2777.7777777778 kWh | 2777.7778 |
Megajoule → Kilowatt hour
The reverse value is 1 MJ = 0.27777777777778 kWh.