Watt-Hour to Gigajoule Converter

Convert electrical energy from watt-hours (Wh) to gigajoules (GJ)

0.0036 Gigajoules (GJ)

Understanding Energy Conversion

What is a Watt-Hour (Wh)?

A watt-hour is a unit of energy equivalent to one watt of power expended for one hour. It's commonly used to measure electrical energy consumption in households and electronic devices.

What is a Gigajoule (GJ)?

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

Conversion Formula

1 Watt-hour (Wh) = 0.0000036 Gigajoules (GJ)

To convert: Gigajoules = Watt-hours × 3.6 × 10⁻⁶

Common Applications

  • Household energy consumption measurement
  • Industrial energy calculations
  • Power plant output measurements
  • Energy efficiency comparisons