Unit converters

Energy converter

Kilowatt-hours to joules, megajoules, calories, kilocalories, BTU and therms.

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kWh

Megajoule

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A food Calorie is a kilocalorie. Electricity is billed in kilowatt-hours.
  • Joule–
  • Kilojoule–
  • Megajoule–
  • Calorie–
  • Kilocalorie–
  • Watt-hour–
  • Kilowatt-hour–
  • British thermal unit–
  • Therm–

Unit converters

How to use it

  1. Type the value

    The number you have, like 1 for 1 kWh.

  2. Pick its unit

    J, kJ, MJ, cal, kcal, Wh, kWh, BTU or therms.

  3. Read or copy

    Every other unit follows. Tap copy beside the one you need.

Tips

  • Bills

    Electricity is billed in kWh; gas may be billed in kWh, therms or cubic metres.

  • Food

    A food Calorie is a kilocalorie, about 4.2 kJ.

  • Heating

    Heaters and boilers are often rated in BTU per hour; see the power converter.

In the app

Unit converter in Angle Meter

  • Every unit of a kind on one screen
  • Typed conversions like 5′ 7 3/8″ to mm
  • Pinned unit pairs and a conversion list
  • Voice commands
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