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Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules Converter (kWh to MJ)

1 kWh = 3.6 MJ. Type any value to convert kilowatt-hours to megajoules.

1 kWh = 3.6 MJ

Formula: MJ = kWh × 3.6

Common values
Decimals
In every unit 12 units
Joule (J) 3,600,000 J
Kilojoule (kJ) 3,600 kJ
Megajoule (MJ) 3.6 MJ
Calorie (cal) 860,420.6501 cal
Kilocalorie (kcal) 860.4206501 kcal
Watt-hour (Wh) 1,000 Wh
Kilowatt-hour (kWh) 1 kWh
Electronvolt (eV) 2.246943267 × 10²⁵ eV
British thermal unit (BTU) 3,412.141633 BTU
Therm (thm) 0.03412956341 thm
Foot-pound (ft·lbf) 2,655,223.737 ft·lbf
Erg (erg) 36,000,000,000,000 erg

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Kilowatt-hours to megajoules table

Formula: MJ = kWh × 3.6

Kilowatt-hour (kWh)Megajoule (MJ)
0.1 kWh0.36 MJ
0.25 kWh0.9 MJ
0.5 kWh1.8 MJ
1 kWh3.6 MJ
2 kWh7.2 MJ
3 kWh10.8 MJ
4 kWh14.4 MJ
5 kWh18 MJ
6 kWh21.6 MJ
7 kWh25.2 MJ
8 kWh28.8 MJ
9 kWh32.4 MJ
10 kWh36 MJ
12 kWh43.2 MJ
15 kWh54 MJ
20 kWh72 MJ
25 kWh90 MJ
30 kWh108 MJ
40 kWh144 MJ
50 kWh180 MJ
60 kWh216 MJ
75 kWh270 MJ
100 kWh360 MJ
150 kWh540 MJ
200 kWh720 MJ
250 kWh900 MJ
500 kWh1,800 MJ
1,000 kWh3,600 MJ

How to use: Kilowatt-hours to Megajoules

  1. 1 Type the value in kilowatt-hours.
  2. 2 The result in megajoules appears at once – or type in the megajoules field to convert back.
  3. 3 Pick a common value, round to fewer decimals or swap the units with one click.
  4. 4 Copy the result, or open “In every unit” to see the value in all units of energy.

About this tool

Kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a unit of energy (metric, accepted for use with the SI); 1 kWh = 3,600,000 J. Megajoule (MJ) is a unit of energy (SI); 1 MJ = 1,000,000 J.

To convert kilowatt-hours to megajoules, multiply the value by 3.6 (MJ = kWh × 3.6). Example: 100 kWh = 360 MJ.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilowatt-hours to megajoules?

To convert kilowatt-hours to megajoules, multiply the value by 3.6: MJ = kWh × 3.6. For example 100 kWh = 360 MJ.

What is 1 kWh in megajoules?

1 kWh = 3.6 MJ. The other way round, 1 MJ = 0.2777777778 kWh.

How exact is the result?

The converter uses the official definitions of both units and shows up to 10 significant digits; choose 0–6 decimals to round. Both units are defined exactly in terms of each other, so the factor itself is exact.

Can I convert other units of energy here?

Yes – choose any of the 12 units of energy in the From and To lists, or switch to another measurement at the top.