How to convert kilowatt-hours to megajoules
Formula: MJ = kWh × 3.6
Worked example: 100 kWh → 100 × 3.6 = 360 MJ
Kilowatt-hours to megajoules conversion chart
| Kilowatt-hours (kWh) | Megajoules (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 |
| 10 kWh | 36 MJ |
| 12 kWh | 43.2 MJ |
| 15 kWh | 54 MJ |
| 20 kWh | 72 MJ |
| 25 kWh | 90 MJ |
| 30 kWh | 108 MJ |
| 40 kWh | 144 MJ |
| 50 kWh | 180 MJ |
| 75 kWh | 270 MJ |
| 100 kWh | 360 MJ |
| 250 kWh | 900 MJ |
| 500 kWh | 1,800 MJ |
| 1,000 kWh | 3,600 MJ |
What is a kilowatt-hour?
The kilowatt-hour equals 1,000 watt-hours, or 3.6 megajoules. It is the unit on every electricity bill and for electric car batteries: a 2,000 W heater running for 3 hours uses 6 kWh.
What is a megajoule?
The megajoule equals one million joules, exactly the energy of 0.2778 kilowatt-hour. It is used for fuel energy content: a liter of gasoline holds about 32 to 34 MJ.