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kWh to Megajoules

Convert kilowatt-hours to megajoules and back to compare electricity with other energy sources.

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Common values

Formula

MJ = kWh × 3.6

One kWh is 3.6 MJ. A household using 300 kWh a month uses about 1,080 MJ.

Frequently asked questions

Q. How many MJ is 1 kWh?

1 kWh is 3.6 MJ, and 10 kWh is 36 MJ. Type any value in the box above to convert instantly.

Q. And how many kWh is 1 MJ?

1 MJ is 0.28 kWh. This converter works both ways, so typing in the right box updates the left one.

Q. Where is this unit used?

One kWh is 3.6 MJ. A household using 300 kWh a month uses about 1,080 MJ.

Other converters

Traditional units (geun, doe, majigi and so on) vary by region and product.