Watt hour to Kilojoule

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Result

3.6

kJ

Conversion rate: 1 Wh = 3.6 kJ

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How it works

The converter uses exact SI-based factors (e.g., 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, 1 inch = 0.0254 meters).

Formula: kilojoules = watt hour × 3.6

Results show between 0 and 8 decimal places and hide trailing zeros for readability.

Conversion Table

Watt hour Kilojoule
1 Wh 3.6 kJ
10 Wh 36 kJ
100 Wh 360 kJ
1000 Wh 3600 kJ
1000000 Wh 3600000 kJ

History

Watt Hour (Wh)

The watt-hour, symbolized as Wh, represents the energy consumed when one watt of power is used for one hour, equivalent to 3,600 joules. Introduced with the spread of electrical systems in the late 19th century, the watt-hour is a practical unit for measuring smaller-scale electrical consumption, such as that of batteries and small devices. It is widely used in electronics, computing, and renewable energy storage. While large-scale power use is measured in kilowatt hours, watt-hours provide fine-grained detail for portable and household applications.

Kilojoule (kJ)

The kilojoule, symbol kJ, equals 1,000 joules and is used for measuring larger quantities of energy. It was introduced to simplify calculations in nutrition, physics, and engineering, where joules alone would result in very large numbers. Kilojoules are commonly used to express the energy content of foods, fuel consumption, and industrial energy usage. The adoption of the kilojoule has standardized energy measurements across scientific disciplines and commercial applications, offering clarity and ease of use in both everyday and professional contexts.

Other Relevant Conversions

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