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Energy Converter

Convert energy between joules, kilojoules, megajoules, watt-hours, kilowatt-hours and thermochemical calories.

How to use this tool

Enter an energy amount and select the source and target units.

Important to know

Convert energy between joules, kilojoules, megajoules, watt-hours, kilowatt-hours and thermochemical calories.

Calories here are thermochemical calories; 1 kcal is 1,000 cal. This tool does not infer energy use from power without a duration.

Formula and methodology

1 Wh = 3,600 J; 1 kWh = 3,600,000 J; 1 thermochemical cal = 4.184 J; 1 kcal = 4,184 J.

Example

2 kWh equals 7.2 MJ.

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert kilowatts to kilowatt-hours directly?

No. Multiply power in kW by elapsed hours to obtain energy in kWh.