1 Wh = 3.6 kJ
1 Watt hour (Wh) = 3.6 Kilojoule (kJ).
If you want to reverse convert, use Kilojoule → Watt hour. 1 kJ = 0.27777777777778 Wh. You can also explore the full Energy converter page for more cross conversions.
Conversion formula
Watt hour to Kilojoule formula: value in kJ = value in Wh × 3.6.
Kilojoule to Watt hour formula: value in Wh = value in kJ × 0.27777777777778.
How to convert Watt hour to Kilojoule
To convert Watt hour to Kilojoule, multiply the value in Wh by 3.6. This gives the result in kJ.
For example, 1 Wh = 3.6 kJ and 10 Wh = 36 kJ.
What is Watt hour?
Watt hour (Wh): The energy used by a one-watt device running for one hour; common in battery specifications. 1 Wh = 1 W × 1 h = 3600 J.
What is Kilojoule?
Kilojoule (kJ): Useful for food-energy values and heat calculations without large joule totals. 1 kJ = 1000 J; 4.184 kJ = 1 kcal.
FAQ
How many kilojoule are in 1 watt hour?
There are 3.6 kJ in 1 Wh.
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 watt hour to kilojoule?
Multiply the value in Wh by 3.6 to get the value in kJ.
Watt hour → other Energy units
- 1 watt hour → joule = 3600 joule
- 1 watt hour → kilojoule = 3.6 kilojoule
- 1 watt hour → megajoule = 0.0036 megajoule
- 1 watt hour → calorie = 860.4206500956 calorie
- 1 watt hour → kilocalorie = 0.8604206500956 kilocalorie
- 1 watt hour → kilowatt hour = 0.001 kilowatt hour
- 1 watt hour = 1.0E-6 megawatt hour
- 1 watt hour → british thermal unit = 3.412128220196 british thermal unit
- 1 watt hour → foot pound = 2655.2197194318 foot pound
- 1 watt hour = 2.2469432668059E+16 mega electron volt
- 1 watt hour = 2.2469432668059E+22 electron volt
Watt hour → Kilojoule Table
The table below shows common values from Watt hour to Kilojoule and the reverse direction for quick reference.
| Wh | kJ | Rounded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Wh | 3.6 kJ | 3.6000 |
| 2 Wh | 7.2 kJ | 7.2000 |
| 3 Wh | 10.8 kJ | 10.8000 |
| 4 Wh | 14.4 kJ | 14.4000 |
| 5 Wh | 18 kJ | 18.0000 |
| 10 Wh | 36 kJ | 36.0000 |
| 12 Wh | 43.2 kJ | 43.2000 |
| 15 Wh | 54 kJ | 54.0000 |
| 20 Wh | 72 kJ | 72.0000 |
| 25 Wh | 90 kJ | 90.0000 |
| 30 Wh | 108 kJ | 108.0000 |
| 40 Wh | 144 kJ | 144.0000 |
| 50 Wh | 180 kJ | 180.0000 |
| 75 Wh | 270 kJ | 270.0000 |
| 100 Wh | 360 kJ | 360.0000 |
| 200 Wh | 720 kJ | 720.0000 |
| 250 Wh | 900 kJ | 900.0000 |
| 500 Wh | 1800 kJ | 1800.0000 |
| 750 Wh | 2700 kJ | 2700.0000 |
| 1000 Wh | 3600 kJ | 3600.0000 |
| 2500 Wh | 9000 kJ | 9000.0000 |
| 5000 Wh | 18000 kJ | 18000.0000 |
| 10000 Wh | 36000 kJ | 36000.0000 |
Kilojoule → Watt hour Table
| kJ | Wh | Rounded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kJ | 0.27777777777778 Wh | 0.2778 |
| 2 kJ | 0.55555555555556 Wh | 0.5556 |
| 3 kJ | 0.83333333333333 Wh | 0.8333 |
| 4 kJ | 1.1111111111111 Wh | 1.1111 |
| 5 kJ | 1.3888888888889 Wh | 1.3889 |
| 10 kJ | 2.7777777777778 Wh | 2.7778 |
| 12 kJ | 3.3333333333333 Wh | 3.3333 |
| 15 kJ | 4.1666666666667 Wh | 4.1667 |
| 20 kJ | 5.5555555555556 Wh | 5.5556 |
| 25 kJ | 6.9444444444444 Wh | 6.9444 |
| 30 kJ | 8.3333333333333 Wh | 8.3333 |
| 40 kJ | 11.111111111111 Wh | 11.1111 |
| 50 kJ | 13.888888888889 Wh | 13.8889 |
| 75 kJ | 20.833333333333 Wh | 20.8333 |
| 100 kJ | 27.777777777778 Wh | 27.7778 |
| 200 kJ | 55.555555555556 Wh | 55.5556 |
| 250 kJ | 69.444444444444 Wh | 69.4444 |
| 500 kJ | 138.88888888889 Wh | 138.8889 |
| 750 kJ | 208.33333333333 Wh | 208.3333 |
| 1000 kJ | 277.77777777778 Wh | 277.7778 |
| 2500 kJ | 694.44444444444 Wh | 694.4444 |
| 5000 kJ | 1388.8888888889 Wh | 1388.8889 |
| 10000 kJ | 2777.7777777778 Wh | 2777.7778 |
Kilojoule → Watt hour
The reverse value is 1 kJ = 0.27777777777778 Wh.