How many Megajoules are in one Kilowatt-hour?

There are 3.6 Megajoules in one Kilowatt-hour. This means 1 kWh equals 3.6 MJ.

What is the formula for Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules?

The conversion formula is: Megajoules = Kilowatt-hours × 3.6. Simply multiply your value in Kilowatt-hours by 3.6 to get the result in Megajoules.

Convert Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules (kWh to MJ)

Use this tool to convert between energy units like Watt-hour, Milliwatt-hour, Kilowatt-hour etc.

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This energy converter helps you convert Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules. Simply enter the value and get instant, accurate results with our free online calculator.

How to Convert Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules

Converting Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules is straightforward. The conversion formula is:

Megajoules = Kilowatt-hours × 3.6

This means that 1 Kilowatt-hour equals 3.6 Megajoules. Conversely, 1 Megajoule equals 0.27777777777778 Kilowatt-hours.

Example Calculation

To convert 10 Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules:

10 kWh × 3.6 = 36 MJ

Common Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules Conversions

1 kWh = 3.6 MJ
5 kWh = 18 MJ
10 kWh = 36 MJ
50 kWh = 180 MJ
100 kWh = 360 MJ

Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules Reference

The conversion ratio between Kilowatt-hours and Megajoules is:

1 kWh = 3.6 MJ
1 MJ = 0.27777777777778 kWh

Use this ratio to convert any value between these units.

Common Applications

Converting between Kilowatt-hours and Megajoules is frequently needed in:

Industrial power measurements
Electrical consumption tracking
Nutritional energy calculations
Physics and engineering

Whether you're working on a professional project or need conversions for everyday tasks, this energy converter provides accurate results instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you convert Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules?

To convert Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules, multiply the value by 3.6. The formula is: Megajoules = Kilowatt-hours × 3.6. For example, 10 kWh = 36 MJ.

How many Megajoules are in 1 Kilowatt-hour?

There are 3.6 Megajoules in 1 Kilowatt-hour. This is the standard conversion factor for energy measurements.

What is the formula for converting kWh to MJ?

The conversion formula is: MJ = kWh × 3.6. Simply multiply your Kilowatt-hours value by 3.6 to get the equivalent in Megajoules.

How do you convert Megajoules to Kilowatt-hours?

To convert Megajoules back to Kilowatt-hours, multiply by 0.27777777777778. The inverse formula is: Kilowatt-hours = Megajoules × 0.27777777777778.

Is Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules conversion accurate?

Yes, this converter uses the standard international conversion factor of 3.6, ensuring accurate and reliable results for all energy conversions.

When should I use Kilowatt-hours vs Megajoules?

Kilowatt-hours and Megajoules are different units of energy. Use Kilowatt-hours for various applications and Megajoules for various applications.

Conversion Table: Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules

Quick reference table showing common Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules conversions. Use this chart for fast lookups of frequently used values.

kWh	MJ
0.1 kWh	0.36 MJ
0.2 kWh	0.72 MJ
0.3 kWh	1.08 MJ
0.4 kWh	1.44 MJ
0.5 kWh	1.8 MJ
0.6 kWh	2.16 MJ
0.7 kWh	2.52 MJ
0.8 kWh	2.88 MJ
0.9 kWh	3.24 MJ

kWh	MJ
1 kWh	3.6 MJ
2 kWh	7.2 MJ
3 kWh	10.8 MJ
4 kWh	14.4 MJ
5 kWh	18 MJ
6 kWh	21.6 MJ
7 kWh	25.2 MJ
8 kWh	28.8 MJ
9 kWh	32.4 MJ

kWh	MJ
10 kWh	36 MJ
20 kWh	72 MJ
30 kWh	108 MJ
40 kWh	144 MJ
50 kWh	180 MJ
60 kWh	216 MJ
70 kWh	252 MJ
80 kWh	288 MJ
90 kWh	324 MJ

kWh	MJ
100 kWh	360 MJ
200 kWh	720 MJ
300 kWh	1080 MJ
400 kWh	1440 MJ
500 kWh	1800 MJ
600 kWh	2160 MJ
700 kWh	2520 MJ
800 kWh	2880 MJ
900 kWh	3240 MJ

kWh	MJ
1000 kWh	3600 MJ
2000 kWh	7200 MJ
3000 kWh	10800 MJ
4000 kWh	14400 MJ
5000 kWh	18000 MJ
6000 kWh	21600 MJ
7000 kWh	25200 MJ
8000 kWh	28800 MJ
9000 kWh	32400 MJ

kWh	MJ
10000 kWh	36000 MJ
20000 kWh	72000 MJ
30000 kWh	108000 MJ
40000 kWh	144000 MJ
50000 kWh	180000 MJ
60000 kWh	216000 MJ
70000 kWh	252000 MJ
80000 kWh	288000 MJ
90000 kWh	324000 MJ