Gigajoule to Kilowatt-Hour Converter

About Energy Conversion

Understanding Gigajoules (GJ)

A gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billion (109) joules. It's commonly used in large-scale energy measurements, such as industrial processes and natural gas billing.

Understanding Kilowatt-Hours (kWh)

A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the amount of energy consumed by using 1,000 watts of power for one hour. It's the standard unit for electrical energy billing in homes and businesses.

Conversion Formula

To convert gigajoules to kilowatt-hours, multiply the number of gigajoules by 277.777778:

1 GJ = 277.777778 kWh