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Convert between joules, calories, kilowatt-hours, BTU and other energy units.
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1 Kilowatt-hours (kWh) =3,600Kilojoules (kJ)
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Joules (J) | 3,600,000 |
| Kilojoules (kJ) | 3,600 |
| Calories (cal) | 860,421 |
| Kilocalories (kcal) | 860.421 |
| Watt-hours (Wh) | 1,000 |
| Kilowatt-hours (kWh) | 1 |
| BTU | 3,412.14 |
| Foot-pounds | 2,655,220 |
| US therms | 0.0341296 |
The math behind it: Energy
result = value x (size of the "from" unit / size of the "to" unit)
One kilowatt-hour, the unit on your electricity bill, is 3.6 million joules or about 860 food calories.
Energy conversion chart
| Unit | In 1 of: Kilowatt-hours (kWh) |
|---|---|
| Joules (J) | 3,600,000 |
| Kilojoules (kJ) | 3,600 |
| Calories (cal) | 860,421 |
| Kilocalories (kcal) | 860.421 |
| Watt-hours (Wh) | 1,000 |
| BTU | 3,412.14 |
| Foot-pounds | 2,655,220 |
| US therms | 0.0341296 |
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