Gigajoule (GJ) to Watt-hour (Wh) Converter

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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
  • Natural gas billing
  • Large-scale power generation

What is a Watt-hour (Wh)?

A watt-hour (Wh) represents the energy consumed by a one-watt device running for one hour. It's frequently used to measure:

  • Electrical energy consumption
  • Battery capacity
  • Household energy usage

Conversion Formula

To convert gigajoules to watt-hours:

Watt-hours = Gigajoules × 277,777.777778