Gigajoule to Megawatt-Hour Converter
Understanding Energy Conversion
What is a Gigajoule (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 energy consumption and natural gas billing.
What is a Megawatt-Hour (MWh)?
A megawatt-hour (MWh) represents the energy equivalent to one megawatt (1,000,000 watts) sustained for one hour. It's widely used in electrical power systems and energy trading.
Conversion Formula
To convert gigajoules to megawatt-hours:
1 GJ = 0.277778 MWh
MWh = GJ × 0.277778
Common Applications
This conversion is particularly useful in: - Energy trading and billing - Industrial energy consumption analysis - Power plant output calculations - Renewable energy system planning