Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules Converter
Convert kilowatt-hours (kWh) to megajoules (MJ)
Result
3.6 MJ
Megajoules
1 kWh = 3.6 MJ
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How to convert kilowatt-hours to megajoules
One kilowatt-hour equals 3.6 megajoules, so multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by 3.6.
MJ = kWh × 3.6
1 kWh = 3.6 MJ · 1 MJ = 0.2777778 kWh
Worked example
To convert 5 kilowatt-hours to megajoules: 5 kWh × 3.6 = 18 MJ.
About kilowatt-hours (kWh)
A kilowatt-hour is 1,000 Wh. Electricity bills in India count kWh as “units”.
About megajoules (MJ)
A megajoule is 1,000,000 J, used for fuel energy content.
More conversions
Kilowatt-hours to other units
Frequently asked questions
How many megajoules are in one kilowatt-hour?
One kilowatt-hour equals 3.6 megajoules.
How many kilowatt-hours are in one megajoule?
One megajoule equals 0.2777778 kilowatt-hours.
How do I convert kilowatt-hours to megajoules?
Use the formula MJ = kWh × 3.6. For example, 5 kWh × 3.6 = 18 MJ.