Megajoules to Kilowatt-hours Converter
Convert megajoules (MJ) to kilowatt-hours (kWh)
Result
0.2777777778 kWh
Kilowatt-hours
1 MJ = 0.2777777778 kWh
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How to convert megajoules to kilowatt-hours
One megajoule equals 0.2777778 kilowatt-hours, so multiply the number of megajoules by 0.2777778.
kWh = MJ × 0.2777778
1 MJ = 0.2777778 kWh · 1 kWh = 3.6 MJ
Worked example
To convert 5 megajoules to kilowatt-hours: 5 MJ × 0.2777778 = 1.388889 kWh.
About megajoules (MJ)
A megajoule is 1,000,000 J, used for fuel energy content.
About kilowatt-hours (kWh)
A kilowatt-hour is 1,000 Wh. Electricity bills in India count kWh as “units”.
More conversions
Megajoules to other units
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatt-hours are in one megajoule?
One megajoule equals 0.2777778 kilowatt-hours.
How many megajoules are in one kilowatt-hour?
One kilowatt-hour equals 3.6 megajoules.
How do I convert megajoules to kilowatt-hours?
Use the formula kWh = MJ × 0.2777778. For example, 5 MJ × 0.2777778 = 1.388889 kWh.