Joule to Kilowatt-Hour Converter
Convert energy measurements from joules (J) to kilowatt-hours (kWh)
1 kWh
Understanding Energy Conversion
What is a Joule?
A joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, equal to the energy transferred when a force of 1 newton moves an object 1 meter. It's also equivalent to one watt-second of power.
What is a Kilowatt-Hour?
A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a measure of energy commonly used in electrical systems, representing the energy consumed when 1,000 watts of power is used for one hour.
Conversion Formula
To convert joules to kilowatt-hours, divide the number of joules by 3,600,000:
kWh = Joules ÷ 3,600,000